Disorders of Metals and Metalloids Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Mass spectrometry
  • Flame photometry
  • Atomic absorption spectrophotometry (correct)
  • Chromatography

    • How is organic arsenic-containing compounds absorbed in comparison to other forms?

    <p>Rapidly absorbed by passive diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specimen used to evaluate short-term exposure to arsenic?

    <p>Urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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