Half life of lead in bone is:
Correct Answer: 20 years
Description: The half-life of lead compounds in the human body is, as a general rule, long, but it varies according to the tissue. Besides, it is almost impossible to determine its elimination rates, since the bones may have a large quantity ready to mobilize into the blood stream. Neveheless, some halflives are known for blood (3-4 weeks) and bones (20-27 years). Ref:
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