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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Lucas Arias

Social Studies

5 October, 21:22

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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Malakai Owens · Answer 1

Not Social Studies, but I'll answer. Endocrine disruptors disguise themselves as hormones and stop cellular respiration from occurring within the cell. A common example of an endocrine disruptor is synthetic estrogen.

Amy Bright · Answer 2

Try A. I got it correct in the quiz.