Abstract:Abstract. Lead is a toxin that has well known side effects including fatigue, muscle pain, impaired kidney function, lower IQs for children, and brittle bones. Lead can be absorbed into the body through paint, air, water, and various other consumer products. Once ingested, blood transports lead throughout the body. The vast majority of lead absorbed in the body accumulates in the bone. Here we explore a three-compartment nonlinear ODE model for lead in blood, cortical bone, and trabecular bone. Thereafter, we … Show more
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