Environmental Toxins and Immune System Impact Quiz
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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?

  • Heavy metals
  • Endocrine disruption
  • Pesticide residues
  • Hormone mimics (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Endocrine disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of chemicals individually attack nerve cells (neurons)?

    <p>Neurotoxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances or agents on living organisms?

    <p>Toxicology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infectious cause ranks among the top ten killers in LMICs (Lower and Middle-Income Countries)?

    <p>Lower respiratory infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What now accounts for nearly 60% of the total deaths worldwide each year according to the WHO?

    <p>Chronic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathogens afflict humans, including viruses, bacteria, protozoans, parasitic worms, and flukes?

    <p>Pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a comprehensive regional and global research program that assesses mortality and disability from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors?

    <p>Global Burden of Disease (GBD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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