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Which chemical is known to be a hormone mimic used for plastic products?
Which chemical is known to be a hormone mimic used for plastic products?
- Bisphenol A (BPA) (correct)
- Pesticide residues
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- Formaldehyde
What is the leading cause of miscarriages and several forms of mental retardation?
What is the leading cause of miscarriages and several forms of mental retardation?
- Heavy metals
- Endocrine disruption
- Pesticide residues
- Hormone mimics (correct)
Which type of chemicals are suspected of disrupting the immune system?
Which type of chemicals are suspected of disrupting the immune system?
- Pesticide residues (correct)
- Neurotoxins
- Hormone blockers
- Heavy metals
What is linked to increased risk of breast cancer, developmental and reproductive toxicity, allergies, and immuno-toxicity?
What is linked to increased risk of breast cancer, developmental and reproductive toxicity, allergies, and immuno-toxicity?
Which class of chemicals individually attack nerve cells (neurons)?
Which class of chemicals individually attack nerve cells (neurons)?
What is the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances or agents on living organisms?
What is the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances or agents on living organisms?
Which infectious cause ranks among the top ten killers in LMICs (Lower and Middle-Income Countries)?
Which infectious cause ranks among the top ten killers in LMICs (Lower and Middle-Income Countries)?
What now accounts for nearly 60% of the total deaths worldwide each year according to the WHO?
What now accounts for nearly 60% of the total deaths worldwide each year according to the WHO?
Which pathogens afflict humans, including viruses, bacteria, protozoans, parasitic worms, and flukes?
Which pathogens afflict humans, including viruses, bacteria, protozoans, parasitic worms, and flukes?
What is a comprehensive regional and global research program that assesses mortality and disability from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors?
What is a comprehensive regional and global research program that assesses mortality and disability from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors?
