Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Substances that are stored in the body are more likely to be toxic because they accumulate over time.
• B)Poor health status decreases the body's ability to store toxins.
• C)The absorption of mercury is enhanced by high dietary selenium.
• D)The absorption of lead is enhanced by the presence of iron.

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Definitions:

Visual Acuity

The sharpness or clarity of vision, usually measured by the ability to discern letters or numbers at a standardized distance according to a fixed standard.

Optic Foramen

An opening in the skull through which the optic nerve passes from the eye to the brain.

Orbit

Eye socket; formed by seven skull bones that surround and protect the eye.

Optic Nerve

The cranial nerve responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain.