Compared with Adults, Children Represent a Group That Is Especially

question 19

Multiple Choice

Compared with adults, children represent a group that is especially vulnerable to environmental hazards for the following reasons, except:

• A) Their immune systems are still developing.
• B) They may be exposed more often to toxins in the outdoor air.
• C) They may be exposed more often to toxins in the soil.
• D) They spend more time indoors.
• E) They may inadvertently ingest toxic substances.

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Definitions:

High-pitched Voice

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