Which of the following is true of fluoride?

a. A deficiency causes the condition fluorosis.
b. Toxicity is unknown.
c. A deficiency can lead to pica.
d. It is added to about 25 percent of community water systems in the United States.
e. It makes teeth stronger and more resistant to decay.


Answer: E

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