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Lead pollution, impacts which of the following part of human body most?

Lead is a potent neurotoxin that crosses the blood-brain barrier and interferes with neurotransmission and brain development. Children exposed to lead suffer loss of IQ,…

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Lead pollution, impacts which of the following part of human body most?

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Lead is a potent neurotoxin that crosses the blood-brain barrier and interferes with neurotransmission and brain development. Children exposed to lead suffer loss of IQ, attention deficits and behavioural problems. Hence the brain is the organ most affected.

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