Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    Lead concentration in blood is considered alarming if it is

    A)  \[20\mu g/100\,mL\]

    B)  \[30\mu g/100\,mL\]

    C)  \[4-6\mu g/100\,mL\]

    D)  \[10\mu g/100\,mL\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The concentration of lead in blood averages about\[25\mu g/100mL\]. Increase to\[70\mu g/100mL\]is generally associated with clinical symptoms. Hence, a level of \[30\mu g/100mL\]is considered alarming. The chief sources of Pb in water are the effluents of lead and lead processing industries.


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