ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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Question
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Which of the following best describes an Endocrine Disruptor?
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A chemical that disrupts the growth and development of organisms
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A chemical that disrupts the digestion of organisms
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A chemical that disrupts the blow flow of an organism
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A chemical that disrupts the bone structure of an organism
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Other endocrine disruptors block the effects of a hormone from certain receptors (e.g., growth hormones required for normal development). Still others directly stimulate or inhibit the endocrine system and cause overproduction or underproduction of hormones (e.g. an over or underactive thyroid).
Detailed explanation-2: -Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that mimic, block, or interfere with hormones in the body’s endocrine system. EDCs have been associated with a diverse array of health issues.
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