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The thyroid naturally holds more of the toxic metals arsenic, cadmium, and mercury than nearby muscle and fat in humans, and arsenic and mercury in rats, which may make it more susceptible to damage...
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Concentration of Metals and Trace Elements in the Normal Human and Rat Thyroid: Comparison with Muscle and Adipose Tissue and Volcanic Versus Control Areas
Cross-Sectional Study
Human & Animal
2020 FebContradicting (0)
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