What Do the Following Have in Common: Pb,plumbism,and Plumber? All

Question

What do the following have in common: Pb,plumbism,and plumber? All terms refer to
A) persons who work with pipes.
B) toxic effects of a trace element.
C) toxic cations.
D) lead.

Accepted Answer

All three terms refer to the element lead. Pb is the chemical symbol for lead, plumbism is a toxic condition caused by lead poisoning, and a plumber is a professional who works with pipes and fittings made partially from lead (although many modern pipes use safer materials).