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Why are children more susceptible to the toxic effects of flame retardants?
Why are children more susceptible to the toxic effects of flame retardants?
- Due to their mature brains and organs
- Due to their developing brains and organs (correct)
- Because of their weak immune system
- Because of their constant exposure to flame retardants
What is a global effect of flame retardants?
What is a global effect of flame retardants?
- Their persistence as pollutants in the environment (correct)
- Their ability to reduce fires
- Their use in medical products
- Their benefit to wildlife
What is a risk posed by the contamination of air, water, and soil by flame retardants?
What is a risk posed by the contamination of air, water, and soil by flame retardants?
- To neither humans nor wildlife
- Only to humans
- To both humans and wildlife (correct)
- Only to wildlife
What contributes to the prevalence of flame retardants in homes and surroundings?
What contributes to the prevalence of flame retardants in homes and surroundings?
What may the Commission introduce to address regulatory needs regarding flame retardants?
What may the Commission introduce to address regulatory needs regarding flame retardants?
What is the purpose of the Ecodesign Requirements on flame retardants in specific products?
What is the purpose of the Ecodesign Requirements on flame retardants in specific products?
What is the Commission's proposal for energy-related products?
What is the Commission's proposal for energy-related products?
What is a result of the presence of flame retardants in everyday products?
What is a result of the presence of flame retardants in everyday products?
What is a characteristic of flame retardants?
What is a characteristic of flame retardants?
Why is it necessary to address regulatory needs regarding flame retardants?
Why is it necessary to address regulatory needs regarding flame retardants?
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