Question

Which of the following statements about the impact of heavy metals on human health are correct?

1. Heavy metals entering the food chain can disrupt the food pyramid and lead to health issues like cancer and liver diseases.
2. Vegetables like brinjal, spinach, and tomato are resistant to heavy metal uptake.
3. Heavy metals primarily affect the digestive system.
4. Consuming vegetables contaminated with heavy metals is safe.

• A. 2 only
• B. 1 only
• C. All
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1 only

• When the heavy metals enter our food chain, they disrupt the food pyramid and pose a threat to human health by causing cancer and liver diseases.

• Vegetables such as brinjal, gourd, spinach, coriander, tomato and pumpkin are particularly susceptible to heavy metal uptake by their roots, which can then be transported to the edible portions of the plant. As a result, consuming these vegetables that contain heavy metals can be extremely hazardous to human health.

• Excessive levels of heavy metals have the potential to pose harm to the body. They have the capacity to inflict damage on various organs such as the brain, muscles, nerves, liver, kidneys, and heart.