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Teratogens-Lead

Originally, I chose Progestin for this paper. After a week of research, I got nowhere. I decided to go with lead. I knew that several years ago, the government banned the use of lead in paint, but I did not know why. I thought it would be interesting to find out.
Lead is a very common mineral. It can be found in water, ammunition, gasoline, pipes, old paint, batteries, electronics, automobiles, fishing weights, pottery, pesticides, flood waters, and medications. "Because lead is found in many places in our environment, most people have small amounts of lead in their blood" (OTIS, 2005). Lead can be ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. In adults, blood lead levels above
25ug/dl (micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood) can cause an increase in blood pressure, stomachaches, tiredness, and hearing problems. People with much higher blood lead levels can have permanent nerve damage, a decrease in blood production, male infertility, or even......

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