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After an oil spill, rescued otters are experiencing numerous internal issues. Which BEST describes what has occurred?

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Responses

oiling

oiling

oil toxicity

oil toxicity

UV oil radiation

UV oil radiation

oil depletion

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Answer: oil toxicity.

Rationale: "Numerous internal issues" point to systemic poisoning from ingesting or inhaling oil (or absorbing its toxic components), not just external contamination of the fur (oiling). Otters groom themselves and can ingest oil, causing gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, and neurologic damage.