Multiple choice

Which types of people usually have a higher sensitivity to environmental hazards than others?

  1. teenagers

  2. adults

  3. infants

  4. none; all have equal sensitivity
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Infants and young children are more sensitive to environmental hazards because their bodies are still developing and their metabolic processes are different from those of adults. They often have higher intake rates relative to their body weight.

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