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What kind of exposure could cause peripheral neuropathy, according to the text?
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to high temperatures
Exposure to neurotoxins like lead and mercury
Exposure to sunlight
The correct answer is: Exposure to neurotoxins like lead and mercury
According to the text, peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that can be caused by exposure to neurotoxins like lead and mercury. This condition is not caused by exposure to loud noise or high temperatures, nor is it related to exposure to sunlight. Therefore, the correct answer is C.