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Yes, Mercury (along with lead, arsenic, cadmium) as a heavy metal can cause birth defects, kidney failure, and central nervous system disorders. Most mercury which accumulates in the body has been related to consumption of large fish (tuna, swordfish) and air pollution from coal-fired power plants.
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Why do you need Mercury in your body?
Exactly...you do NOT need mercury in your body...
What is different about the astronomical body of planet Mercury?
what is unique about the astronomical body of planet Mercury and why is it important in the universe?When was the planet Mercury discovered?
Can the mercury in your teeth hurt you?
yes, it is not good for you at all. it affects the whole body. it is poisonous, causes headaches, toothaches, cancer and many other defects that are not noticeable until it too late.
Does sodium hurt your body?
sodium is salt and salt does not hurt your body. You might get sick if you have alot.
Does mercury accumulate in your body once it is being consumed?
The exact answer depends on how the mercury is absorbed into the body as certain forms accumulate better within the body then others. Generally speaking, mercury is slowly removed from the body (typically taking several months), meaning that continued exposure would lead to the accumulation of mercury in the body.
What part of body does not hurt when cut?
The hair does not hurt when cut
Why is that mercury is used in thermometer?
Mercury is used in thermometers because mercury is the only liquid metal in room temperature. Hence our body temperature is observed by melting the liquid metal mercury due to our body temperature.
Is a 2000 mercury mountaineer unabody?
No , a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is body on frame
How does heartburn affect the body?
It makes your body hurt.
How do bacteria hurt you?
Bacteria hurt you by causing infections or food poisoning. They can release toxins into the body and overwhelm the body's defenses.
Do tattoes hurt?
It really depends on where on your body you get your tattoo
Is Mercury a solid or a frozen gas?
Mercury, the planet is a solid rocky body. Mercury, the element is a metal, liquid at room temperature.
