daily MCQs test: flouride toxicity
Fluoride toxicity can have several effects on blood chemistry and overall health. Excessive intake of fluoride can lead to a condition called fluorosis, which primarily affects teeth and bones. Here are some of the effects of fluoride toxicity on blood chemistry: **Question 1**: How does excessive fluoride intake affect blood calcium levels? a) It increases blood calcium levels. b) It decreases blood calcium levels. c) It has no effect on blood calcium levels. d) It temporarily elevates blood calcium levels, then decreases them. **Answer**: b) It decreases blood calcium levels. **Question 2**: What can happen to blood phosphorus levels in cases of fluoride toxicity? a) Blood phosphorus levels increase. b) Blood phosphorus levels decrease. c) Blood phosphorus levels remain unaffected. d) Blood phosphorus levels fluctuate erratically. **Answer**: a) Blood phosphorus levels increase. **Question 3**: How does fluoride toxicity affect kidney function? a) It improves kidney funct