Lead is transported in the body as?

VPT-0147

QUESTION

Lead is transported in the body as?

OPTIONS

(A) Lead acetate
(B) Lead citrate
(C) Lead phosphate
(D) Lead diphosphate

ANSWER

(C) Lead phosphate

EXPLANATION

Lead can be transported and deposited in the body as relatively insoluble lead phosphate, particularly in bone and mineralized tissues. Lead acetate, citrate, and diphosphate are not the conventional form identified in this question.

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