1. A. What part of your body is most dangerously sensitive to clectric current and how much current does it take to be lethal? B. What part of the body is the greatest source of protection to limit electric current? C. How can this protection be defeated and leave you at risk for shock?

1. A. What part of your body is most dangerously sensitive to clectric current and how much current does it take to be lethal? B. What part of the body is the greatest source of protection to limit electric current? C. How can this protection be defeated and leave you at risk for shock?

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