Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding Lead Toxicity

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding lead toxicity?

• A)Its symptoms are improved by iron deficiency.
• B)It compromises brain function.
• C)It can come from lead-based paint in ceramic dishware.
• D)It is implicated in behavioral problems.
• E)Lead may leach into the water supply from lead-soldered pipes.

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Definitions:

Physiological Ailments

Physical diseases or disorders that affect the body's structures or organs.

Factitious Disorder

A mental disorder in which a person acts as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick, often done to assume the sick role and gain medical attention.

Munchausen Syndrome

is a psychiatric disorder where an individual deliberately produces or fabricates symptoms of illness in themselves for attention or sympathy.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment.