Pollutants, Such as Mercury, That Result from Industrial Production

question 158

Multiple Choice

Pollutants, such as mercury, that result from industrial production:

• A) have not been shown to be causes of birth defects.
• B) cause greater harm to pregnant women who are exposed than to their fetuses.
• C) can cause birth defects when fetuses are exposed to them in high enough concentrations.
• D) can cause stillbirths and spontaneous abortions but have no lasting effects on surviving babies.

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