Question 9
MediumOriginal questionPeople in parts of Rajasthan and other states suffer from mottled teeth and stiff bones because their groundwater contains excess
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
A little fluoride protects teeth, but too much causes fluorosis.
Dental fluorosis mottles the teeth, and skeletal fluorosis stiffens the bones and joints.
- Concept
- Fluorosis
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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