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Minamata disease affects which part of the human body?

ADigestive System

BReproductive System

CBrain and Nervous System

DNone of the above

Answer:

C. Brain and Nervous System

Read Explanation:

Minamata disease

  • It is a neurological disorder caused by mercury poisoning.
  • It is named after the city of Minamata in Japan, where a severe outbreak occurred in the mid-20th century.
  • Minamata disease affects the Brain and Nervous System.
  • The disease is characterized by a range of symptoms, including neurological impairments, sensory disturbances, muscle weakness, and in severe cases, paralysis, coma, and even death.

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