On Airs, Waters, and Places Was Significant Because It

question 2

Multiple Choice

On Airs, Waters, and Places was significant because it:

• A) identified an environmental cause of cancer.
• B) described unsafe and hazardous working environments.
• C) described the toxic properties of sulfur and zinc.
• D) emphasized the role of the environment in people's health.
• E) None of these is correct.

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Definitions:

Iodine

A chemical element necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, lacking in the diet can lead to goiter and other health issues.

Tyrosine

An amino acid that is important for protein synthesis and is a precursor to several significant hormones and neurotransmitters.

Iodine Atoms

Fundamental units of the chemical element iodine, essential for thyroid hormone production in living organisms.

Exocrine Function

The activity of exocrine glands that release their secretions through ducts to the exterior of the body or into a body cavity.