Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Lead

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on lead exposure during childhood?

• A) Overall, poorer intelligence test scores associated with lead exposure seem to be permanent.
• B) Lead-exposed children given drugs to induce excretion of lead improve in long-term outcomes.
• C) Once lead-exposed children move away from contaminated areas, their intelligence test scores increase.
• D) Negative lead-related cognitive consequences are evident only at high levels of exposure.

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