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Lead (Pb) can be absorbed into the body in several ways.
1. Ingestion - that is eating / licking lead or lead containing material. In some plastic molding lead is used as a release agent and may contaminate the plastic. Old paint had lead in it.
2. Inhalation - Dust from lead or lead containing material can be breathed in and and can be a hazard. Vapor from soldering (Stained Glass, electronics) may also be breathed in.
3. Direct contact / injection - rubbing a piece of lead or having slivers of lead under the skin may allow lead to be absorbed.
Lead is a heavy metal and is considered toxic. It can damage nervous connections (especially in young children) and cause blood and brain disorders. Lead poisoning typically results from ingestion of food or water contaminated with lead; but may also occur after accidental ingestion of contaminated soil, dust, or lead based paint.
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∙ 12y agoLead does not absorb radiation. However, it is a barrier to the passage of ionizing radiation.
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Where is most ultraviolet radiation absorbed?
It absorbed by the exosphere
When light bounces is it absorbed?
No. When light bounces it is not absorbed.
What is an example of sound being absorbed?
Sound being absorbed by water
What color is not absorbed by chloroplast?
Green light is not absorbed by plants, but is reflected.
What happens when all colors are absorbed?
When all colours are absorbed in an object you will get the colour black
Will lead from a bullet cause lead poisoning?
Unlikely, unless you grind the bullet into powder, and eat it or inhale it. A solid lead bullet is not a form where the metal is readily absorbed by the body.
Do aquifers lead to the sea?
Aquifers do not lead to the sea, they are not underground rivers. The water is absorbed into porous rock or sandy material, and it stays there, until we dig wells to get at it.
Can medicine be absorbed through the skin?
Yes, and some medications are specific for absorption thru the skin, such as nitro-bid ointment . Also some meds have a warning for the med to not be handled by preg. women, because they are absorbed thru the skin and can harm a fetus
What metals reflect radiation from a nuclear bomb?
Other than the light, heat, and UV radiation (which can be reflected by most metals) from a nuclear bomb, nothing can reflect the radiation.The various forms of nuclear radiation are absorbed not reflected:alpha radiation is completely absorbed by one ordinary sheet of paper, no metal is neededbeta radiation can be absorbed by most metals very efficientlygamma radiation is poorly absorbed and can pass through many feet of even very dense metals like lead and uraniumneutron radiation is poorly absorbed and can pass through many feet of even very dense metals like lead
Can you digest lead?
You do not "digest" lead. It is absorbed into the body, however, and can accumulate, causing severe illness. This is particularly dangerous for children, as the harmful dose can be much smaller. Consult a physician if you believe that a family member has consumed materials containing lead.
Why is milk used an antidote for lead poisoning?
Milk is not an antidote for lead poisoning. Eating healthy foods that contain calcium such as Milk can help to prevent lead poisoning by reducing lead absorption.
If hydrofluoric acid is absorbed through the skin it can lead to loss of calcium ions in heart muscle and other organs What compound is formed in this reaction?
CaF2
Will hydrogen gas corrode a bourdon tube?
Hydrogen is not a corrosive gas; but the hydrogen absorbed in metals may lead to the formation of metal hydrides and to embrittlement.
What is lead acetate paper?
It contains some Lead acetate, Pb(CH3COO)2 absorbed on dry paper and can be used as detector of hydrogen sulfide gases (toxic) When humidified and exposed to polluted air, it detects the presence of sulfides by turning black (Lead sulfide, PbS being formed)
What absorbs X-ray waves?
These are absorbed in the thermosphere and exosphere.
Can I paint on my arm and not get any poisioning?
Paint, like any substance, is able to be absorbed through the skin. Therefore, paint on the arm will cause a residual amount of paint to be absorbed into the arm's skin. There isn't so much poisoning as there is excretion through the kidneys, because most paint has no lead in it nowadays.
Why is weight loss a sypton of several different digestive disorders?
A digestive problem could prevent food or nutrients from properly being absorbed into the body, which can lead to malnourishment and weight loss. It can also cause vomiting, naseua, and diarehha, which can also lead to weight loss.
