The symptoms that former UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill began showing three days before his passing are consistent with lead poisoning. Recent analyses of Churchill's hair, however, revealed levels of lead comparable to those found in the hair of individuals from his era. These levels are significantly lower than the levels of lead that remain in the hair of lead poisoning victims who survive for more than a day after ingesting a lethal dose of the toxin.

Which of the following is most strongly supported by the statements given?

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(A) The symptoms that Churchill began showing three days before his passing are consistent with poisoning other than lead poisoning

(B) Churchill's death was not the result of lead poisoning

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(D) The symptoms that Churchill began showing three days before his passing grew more severe each day

(E) It is unusual for a person who has ingested a lethal dose of lead to live for more than a day

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The statements indicate that Churchill's symptoms were consistent with lead poisoning, but the analysis of his hair shows lead levels that are comparable to those of his contemporaries and much lower than those found in victims of lethal lead poisoning. This suggests that he did…

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Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.

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