Which type of poisoning causes severe damage to the brain, nerves, red blood cells, and digestive system?
A) alkalies
B) digitalis
C) lead
D) acetaminophen
C) lead
Lead poisoning causes severe damage to the brain, nerves, red blood cells, and digestive system. Symptoms of acute poisoning include a metallic taste in the mouth, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, collapse, and coma.
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a. crosswise b. lengthwise
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What factor decreases the effectiveness of local anesthesia when tissues are inflamed?
A) An increase in the pH of surrounding tissues B) A decrease in the pH of surrounding tissues C) An increases in the number of base molecules D) A decrease in the number of H+ ions available to form base molecules
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