Study Medical Terminology examples of roots, prefix &suffixes.ppt notes from Crystal V. Study Medical Terminology examples of roots, prefix &suffixes.ppt notes from Crystal V.
Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and soil. Exposure to mercury â even small amounts â may cause serious health problems, and is a threat to the development of the child in utero and early in life. Mercury may have toxic effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, and on lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes.
Health Effects of Exposure to Lead. Lead has no known function in the human body. Infants and children are most sensitive to the harmful effects of lead because they are undergoing a period of rapid development and they absorb lead more easily and excrete it less efficiently than adults.