Which of the Following Pollutants Causes Central Nervous System Damage

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pollutants causes central nervous system damage and mental impairment and is a particular risk for children living in older buildings?

• A)asbestos
• B)carbon monoxide
• C)formaldehyde gas
• D)lead

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Definitions:

Occipitofrontalis

A muscle of the scalp that plays a role in facial expressions, such as raising the eyebrows.

Levator Palpebrae Superioris

The muscle responsible for elevating the upper eyelid, crucial for opening the eye.

Auricular

Pertaining to the ear or hearing; sometimes also referring to structures resembling an ear or earlobe.

Mentalis Muscles

A pair of muscles at the tip of the chin, responsible for protruding the lower lip, contributing to facial expressions like pouting.