Besides urine and bile, heavy metals such as mercury or lead are notably eliminated through which route?
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Correct answer: Saliva, sweat, and hair
Heavy metals and ions such as lithium appear in saliva, sweat, and hair. These routes clear only small quantities compared with urine and bile, but they are widely used in forensic and occupational testing for exposure.
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