Which statement about mercury is true?
A. Mercury is found only in the atmosphere.
B. Mercury slowly breaks down and degrades in the environment.
C. At high doses, Mercury is a neurotoxin.
D. Only two states have issued warnings about the mercury content of fish.
E. The EPA has issued concerns about mercury, but the UNEP has not.
Answer: C
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