A 19-year-old man presents to the clinic with a complaint of tremors and incoordination. Serum transaminases are slightly elevated. Slit lamp examinat

[Joyce]

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A 19-year-old man presents to the clinic with a complaint of tremors and incoordination. Serum transaminases are slightly elevated. Slit lamp examination shows brownish corneal deposits.

What is the element directly involved in this condition?

A-Arsenic
B-Lead
C-Copper
D-Iron
E-Zinc

 

[Tiffany Wong]

B-Lead