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Heavy Metal Poisoning
Presence of f...
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Presence of fluoride in water greater than permissible level of 1.5 mg/L causes
A
methemoglobinemia
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B
hepatitis
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C
dental fluorosis
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D
cardiovascular disease
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Solution
The correct option is
C
dental fluorosis
The permissible limit for flouride in water is 1-1.5 mg/litre.
If flouride < 1 mg/litre, it causes dental cavities.
If flouride > 1.5 mg/litre, it causes dental flourosis or mottling of teeth.
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