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How is arsenic primarily cleared from the body?
How is arsenic primarily cleared from the body?
- Elimination through the skin
- Renal filtration of the free, ionized state (correct)
- Excretion through the lungs
- Metabolism by the liver
Which symptoms are associated with chronic or acute ingestion of low levels of arsenic?
Which symptoms are associated with chronic or acute ingestion of low levels of arsenic?
- Vascular disease leading to death
- Fever, anorexia, and gastrointestinal distress (correct)
- Renal effects and hemopoietic effects
- Peripheral and central damage to the nervous system
What is the most common method for analyzing arsenic?
What is the most common method for analyzing arsenic?
- Mass spectrometry
- Flame photometry
- Atomic absorption spectrophotometry (correct)
- Chromatography
How is organic arsenic-containing compounds absorbed in comparison to other forms?
How is organic arsenic-containing compounds absorbed in comparison to other forms?
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What is the specimen used to evaluate short-term exposure to arsenic?
What is the specimen used to evaluate short-term exposure to arsenic?
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