More Food For Thought About
Mercury
w With the mercury from the thermometer, what risks
other than swallowing might be a problem?  How
else might the mercury be absorbed?
w Do you think there could be a difference in health
effects depending on the route of exposure?
n Hint: Is there a difference between the effects of a
medication given orally, versus parenterally?  Why isn’t
insulin given orally?
N5290, Sept. 27, 2004