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Mercury is a known neurotoxin and for this reason, it has been targeted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a primary toxic exposure threat. Mercury is transferred through multiple means including ingestion, airborne, and osmosis through the skin. Mercury toxins are released into the air naturally, as well as through car and other exhaust. Mercury is a component of computer chip manufacturing and for the IUB, it is served in the cafeterias and restaurants around campus via fish.
The National Research Council cites prenatal exposure effects ranging from mental retardation and cerebral palsy to deafness and blindness.... 9 references. jvToxThr.rtf
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toxic exposure threat. Mercury is transferred through multiple means including ingestion, airborne, and osmosis through the skin. Mercury toxins are released into the air naturally, as well as through car
and other exhaust. Mercury is a component of computer chip manufacturing and for the IUB, it is served in the cafeterias and restaurants around campus via fish.
"The National Research Council cites prenatal exposure effects ranging from mental retardation and cerebral palsy to deafness and blindness. Exposure in adults can result in
sensory and motor impairment, such as slurred speech, blurred vision, tremors and memory loss." (Government Document Clearinghouse, 2004). The student will note that
Mercury comes in various guises and from diverse sources. Anthropogenic mercury builds up in the atmosphere from water with mercury in it volatizes (EPA and Environment Canada, 2002, 24). This
comes from methylate mercury, which is made from the toxins given off by chemicals such as chloride, sulfate, dissolved organic carbon, calcium, and pH. The mercury from these chemicals end
up in fresh water and groundwater, with their final destination the ocean. Mason, Reinfelder & Morrell (1996) report that methylmercury accumulates in
phytoplankton, which is then eaten by fish, begins its journey up the food chain and then is "recycled" into the air through aspiration in various gaseous forms, through human air
passages and skin, animal fecal matter, and through evaporation off the water. The more dangerous effect is buildup in human tissues, which
occurs over time. This occurs through natural and industrial means and daily living, and it can be safely assumed that federally "recommended levels" will come close to the amount aspirated
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