Certain forms of the element mercury move up through the food chain and into humans. What is primary problem that mercury is known to cause in people?
A) birth defects and loss of cognitive ability in children
B) higher incidences of brain cancer
C) increased failure of metallic joint replacements
D) higher incidences of kidney cancer
E) severe hearing loss
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