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Which of the following best explains the potential health problems associated with endocrine disruptors?
a.
Endocrine disruptors mimic hormones that regulate critical biological processes.
b.
Endocrine disruptors encompass a wide array of toxic pesticides.
c.
Endocrine disruptors do not biodegrade, remaining toxic years after their release.
d.
There are no major health problems associated with exposure to endocrine disruptors.
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Endocrine disruptors interfere with the body’s hormonal signaling by mimicking or blocking natural hormones (or altering their production/clearance), which can disturb development, reproduction, metabolism, and other hormone-controlled processes (examples: BPA, phthalates, PCBs, some pesticides).
Endocrine disruptors interfere with the body’s hormonal signaling by mimicking or blocking natural hormones (or altering their production/clearance), which can disturb development, reproduction, metabolism, and other hormone-controlled processes (examples: BPA, phthalates, PCBs, some pesticides).
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