Question

    Itai-Itai disease is caused by exposure to which metal?

    A Mercury Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cadmium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Arsenic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nitrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Itai-Itai disease is caused by cadmium poisoning, which was first discovered in Japan. It is characterized by severe pain in the joints and spine and is associated with kidney failure and osteomalacia.

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