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Exposure to small amount of ______________ results in high blood pressure & heart disease in human beings?
Correct answer: C. Cadmium
- A. Hydrogen sulphide
- B. Mercury
- C. Cadmium
- D. Asbestos
Explanation
Cadmium exposure, even at relatively small amounts over time, is linked with hypertension and cardiovascular damage as well as kidney injury. Asbestos mainly causes respiratory diseases, while hydrogen sulphide causes acute toxic effects.
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