Question

select the correct answer.
lead affects many species of animals. what kind of toxicity does it typically produce?
a. acute
b. acute and chronic
c. periodic
d. chronic
e. regular

Explanation:

Lead can cause acute toxicity from high short-term exposure (e.g., severe poisoning) and chronic toxicity from long-term low-level exposure (e.g., organ damage over time), so it produces both types of toxicity.

Answer:

B. acute and chronic