The PHN understands that the toxicity of chemicals in children is more severe than that in older populations because of which of the following reasons? Select all that apply
A. Children play in outdoor soil, which can be contaminated.
B. Children may ingest substances from unlabeled, repurposed food containers.
C. Children have faster rates of absorption of toxic substances.
D. Parental oversight is minimal.
E. Children have less developed immune systems.
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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