This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': 'A 40 year old male patient complains of abdominal pain and vomiting. Patient was intoxicated by arsenic and cadmium. Which detoxifying agent can be used in this patient? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Desferioxamine, B. British antilewisite, C. Deferiprone, D. D-Penicillamine', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: The toxic effects of certain metals such\xa0as\xa0arsenic, mercury and cadmium could be overcome by administering BAL (British antilewisite).\nNote:\xa0\n\nDesferioxamine and Deferiprone are used as chelating agents for iron overload.\nD-Penicillamine is used in copper deposition in Wilson’s disease.\n\nSatyanarayana- Biochemistry, 3rd edition, pg-642', 'role': 'assistant'}]