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The following are the symptoms of flouro...

The following are the symptoms of flourosis

A

Knock-knee syndrome

B

Mottling of teeth

C

Hardening of the joints

D

all the above

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Fluorosis**: Fluorosis is a condition caused by excessive intake of fluoride, primarily through drinking water, food, or dental products. It primarily affects the teeth and bones. 2. **Identifying Symptoms**: The question asks for the symptoms of fluorosis. The common symptoms associated with fluorosis include: - White spots on teeth - Black spots on teeth - Mottled (or mottling) teeth - Pitted teeth 3. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - Need - Knock knee syndrome - Mottling of teeth - Hardening of joints - All of the above 4. **Evaluating Each Option**: - **Need**: This option does not relate to fluorosis. - **Knock knee syndrome**: This is a condition where the knees bend inward and is not a symptom of fluorosis. - **Mottling of teeth**: This is a direct symptom of fluorosis. - **Hardening of joints**: This is also not a symptom of fluorosis. 5. **Conclusion**: The only symptom that is directly related to fluorosis from the options given is "mottling of teeth". Therefore, the correct answer is "Mottling of teeth". **Final Answer**: Mottling of teeth is a symptom of fluorosis. ---
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