Children may be more vulnerable to environmental exposures than adults. There are several factors that increase children's vulnerability. Which are the factors to consider with children?
1. Body systems are still rapidly developing.
2. Eat less, drink less, and breathe more in proportion to their body size than adults.
3. Body may be less able to break down and excrete contaminants.
4. Behaviors can expose them to more contaminants.
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 3, 4
C) 2, 3, 4
D) 1, 2, 4
B
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