Inorganic arsenic, on the other hand, can prove deadly if ingested in large quantities.

另一方面，如果摄取大量的无机砷则有可能致死。

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These elements may not be quite as radioactive as plutonium, but if ingested or inhaled, they also pose a risk of causing cancer.

这些元素虽然没有钚的放射性那么高，但如果被吞食或吸入，一样会增加患上癌症的几率。

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Some cyanobacteria make toxins that can damage the liver, intestines and nervous system if ingested, forcing locals to use bottled drinking water.

一些蓝藻能制造毒素，如果摄入它们，就可能损伤肝脏、消化道和神经系统，这迫使当地居民饮用瓶装水。

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If ingested by animals, they accumulate in body tissues, and are passed on up the food chain.

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It therefore gets absorbed by bones if ingested, rather than being excreted.

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They can be toxic if ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

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