Which of the following statements about the effects of high lead exposure on development is true?
A) Prenatal exposure to lead is associated with increased rates of childhood leukemia.
B) Exposure to lead during the prenatal period does not damage the fetus, but exposure to lead during childhood is linked with motor and cognitive deficits.
C) Exposure to lead during both the prenatal and childhood periods is linked with intellectual disability and neuromuscular problems.
D) Children exposed to high levels of lead during the prenatal period, and infancy, are at increased risk for emotional problems as adults.
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