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What is the primary source of elemental mercury exposure in humans?

• a) Consuming contaminated fish
  

• b)
  Occupational exposure

• c)
  Mercury thermometers

• 1. d)

  
  None of the above

Which form of mercury is most commonly found in seafood and poses the greatest risk to human health?

• a) Elemental mercury
  

• b) Methylmercury
  

• c) Inorganic mercury
  

• d) None of the above

What is the main target organ for mercury toxicity in the human body?

• a) Liver
  

• b) Lungs
  

• c) Brain
  

• 1. d) Kidneys

  
  

Which population group is particularly vulnerable to mercury toxicity, especially from fish consumption?

• a) Children

• b) Pregnant women
  

• c) Athletes
  

• 1. d) Elderly individuals

  
  

The Minamata disease outbreak in Japan in the 1950s was caused by exposure to which form of mercury?

• a) Elemental mercury
  

• 1. d) Organic mercury

  
  

• c) Inorganic mercury
  

• d) None of the above

Chronic exposure to inorganic mercury compounds, such as mercury vapor, is commonly associated with which occupational group?

• a) Teachers
  

• b) Construction workers
  

• c) Farmers
  

• 1. d) Office workers

  
  

How can mercury exposure be reduced when consuming fish?

• a) Cook fish thoroughly
  

• b) Avoid eating fish altogether
  

• c) Only consume freshwater fish
  

• 1. d) Consume fish raw