10 Questions
Which chemical is known to be a hormone mimic used for plastic products?
Bisphenol A (BPA)
What is the leading cause of miscarriages and several forms of mental retardation?
Hormone mimics
Which type of chemicals are suspected of disrupting the immune system?
Pesticide residues
What is linked to increased risk of breast cancer, developmental and reproductive toxicity, allergies, and immuno-toxicity?
Endocrine disruption
Which class of chemicals individually attack nerve cells (neurons)?
Neurotoxins
What is the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances or agents on living organisms?
Toxicology
Which infectious cause ranks among the top ten killers in LMICs (Lower and Middle-Income Countries)?
Lower respiratory infections
What now accounts for nearly 60% of the total deaths worldwide each year according to the WHO?
Chronic diseases
Which pathogens afflict humans, including viruses, bacteria, protozoans, parasitic worms, and flukes?
Pathogens
What is a comprehensive regional and global research program that assesses mortality and disability from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors?
Global Burden of Disease (GBD)
Test your knowledge of environmental toxins and their impact on the immune system with this quiz. Explore the effects of formaldehyde, pesticide residues, PCBs, hormone mimics, and BPA. Learn about their potential to disrupt the immune system and their widespread use in various products.
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