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What is the primary cause of lead poisoning?
What is the common name for lead poisoning?
What organ or tissue is particularly vulnerable to lead toxicity?
How do young children primarily get exposed to lead?
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What is the classification of lead poisoning dependent on?
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What percentage of the earth's crust does lead make up?
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What are the main symptoms of acute lead poisoning?
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How is chronic lead poisoning usually presented?
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What are the normal levels of lead in adults' blood?
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What is the main cause of lead poisoning in children?
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Which route of lead exposure is considered important for breastfed infants?
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What is the main cause of lead poisoning in agricultural areas?
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In which part of the body is 95% of lead distributed?
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What percentage of lead in adults is absorbed through oral intake?
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Which category has the highest percentage of lead excretion in children?
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What might indicate chronic lead poisoning according to the text?
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