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Lead absorption is decreased by the presence of ______ in the body. a) calcium and vitamin D b) calcium and iron c) iron and selenium

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Answer: Correct option is B . calcium and iron decrease the absorption of lead in the body.

Explanation: calcium and iron decrease the absorption of lead in the body without affecting its solubility,probably by competing for shared absorptive receptors in the intestinal mucosa. The total body burden of lead does not affect lead absorption. Thus, lead does not have a feedback mechanism which limits absorption.

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