Because Radiation Can Have Damaging Effects During the Prenatal Period

question 28

Multiple Choice

Because radiation can have damaging effects during the prenatal period

• A) fish from the oceans off Japan
• B) x-rays that are not essential
• C) eating from glazed pottery dishes
• D) swimming in polluted lakes and rivers

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