Which of the following statements is supported by research on lead exposure during childhood?
A) Overall, poorer mental test scores associated with lead exposure persist over time and seem permanent.
B) Lead-exposed children given drugs to induce excretion of lead improve in long-term outcomes.
C) Once lead-exposed children move away from contaminated areas, their mental test scores increase.
D) Negative lead-related cognitive consequences are evident only at high levels of exposure.

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Research has shown that lead exposure during childhood is associated with poorer mental test scores, and these effects persist over time and seem to be permanent.

Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Lead