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Do fish have a lot of mercury in it and can affect your pregnancy?
mercury = pregnant = fish
What is the food that is most likely to contain mercury?
Swordfish, tilefish and shark are amongst the highest. Larger, predatory fish tend to have higher levels of mercury than small herbivores, since they accumulate all the mercury their prey has consumed.shark!
What is the main source of fish in the us?
The main source of fish is the Mercury fish. The Mercury fish is a tainted fish found widely in the US streams.
Does dori fish contains Mercury?
If the fish is in a mercury- contaminated water. >>none for mercurium!
Explain what Mercury in a fish is?
In some places in the world, mercury is pumped into the ocean as a byproduct of industry. This mercury is then consumed by fish, poisoning the fish. The fish are caught by fishermen and consumed by people, creating a wide range of problems due to the toxic nature of mercury.
Why is fish good to eat?
We know that eating fish is good for you. In fact, fish may be the ultimate but eating the wrong kinds of fish too often can raise the level of mercury in your body. This is especially dangerous for pregnant and breastfeeding women because fetuses and newborns are very sensitive to mercury. Find out the best fish to eat and in what amounts.
What type of fish has the most mercury?
predatory fish, Mercury, once ingested never leaves the body, so it is concentrated in the bodies of fish that eat other fish.
What seafood should be avoided due to mercury?
Large predator fish, because they eat smaller fish and the mercury accumulates in the larger fish.
What substance bioaccumulates in fish?
Mercury bioaccumulates in fish.
Minamata Disease is caused by eating fish contaminated by what pollutant?
Mercury is the pollutant responsible for causing Minamata Disease when consumed in contaminated fish. Mercury bioaccumulates in fish, especially in large predatory species, through the food chain. When humans consume fish contaminated with mercury, it can lead to neurological and developmental disorders.
Is Mercury found in fish?
maybe
Is the mercury in fish the same as the one in the periodic table?
Yes, the mercury found in fish is the same element as the one on the periodic table. However, the mercury content in fish can be in the form of methylmercury, a highly toxic organic compound that can accumulate in organisms through the food chain.
