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Flashcard 1: Name an endocrine disruptor found in plastics.
Answer: Bisphenol A (BPA). Common plastic additive that mimics estrogen in the body.
Flashcard 2: Identify one agricultural product that can contain endocrine disruptors.
Answer: Herbicides. Weed killers often contain hormone-disrupting chemicals.
Flashcard 3: Which endocrine disruptor is linked to neurological disorders?
Answer: Lead. Heavy metal that disrupts brain development and function.
Flashcard 4: Which endocrine disruptor is commonly found in industrial solvents?
Answer: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Industrial chemicals banned but still present in environment.
Flashcard 5: Name an endocrine disruptor that can be found in detergents.
Answer: Alkylphenol ethoxylates. Surfactants in cleaning products that mimic estrogen.
Flashcard 6: What is the role of endocrine disruptors in obesity?
Answer: They may promote weight gain and metabolic disorders. Disrupt metabolism and fat storage regulation.
Flashcard 7: Name a natural source of endocrine disruptors.
Answer: Phytoestrogens in plants. Plant compounds that can mimic human hormones.
Flashcard 8: Which chemical is both a pesticide and an endocrine disruptor?
Answer: Atrazine. Herbicide that interferes with reproductive hormones.
Flashcard 9: Identify an endocrine disruptor used in UV filters.
Answer: Oxybenzone. Sunscreen ingredient that mimics estrogen.
Flashcard 10: Which endocrine disruptor is linked to neurological disorders?
Answer: Lead. Heavy metal that disrupts brain development and function.
Flashcard 11: What type of disruptor is DDT classified as?
Answer: An endocrine disruptor. Banned pesticide that persists and disrupts hormone function.
Flashcard 12: Identify a food product that could contain endocrine disruptors.
Answer: Processed foods with additives. Food packaging and preservatives can contain hormone disruptors.
Flashcard 13: How do endocrine disruptors affect human health?
Answer: They may lead to cancer, birth defects, and other disorders. Hormonal disruption affects multiple body systems and development.
Flashcard 14: What is the potential effect of endocrine disruptors on bone health?
Answer: They may weaken bone structure. Hormonal disruption affects calcium regulation and bone formation.
Flashcard 15: Name an endocrine disruptor associated with antibacterial soaps.
Answer: Triclosan. Antimicrobial agent that affects thyroid and reproductive hormones.
Flashcard 16: Identify a synthetic hormone that acts as an endocrine disruptor.
Answer: Diethylstilbestrol (DES). Pharmaceutical estrogen that caused reproductive harm.
Flashcard 17: What is a characteristic of endocrine disruptors related to bioaccumulation?
Answer: They tend to bioaccumulate in organisms. Concentrate through food webs, increasing with trophic level.
Flashcard 18: Name the endocrine disruptor associated with antifungal agents.
Answer: Triclosan. Antimicrobial agent that interferes with thyroid hormones.
Flashcard 19: Which endocrine disruptor is commonly found in industrial solvents?
Answer: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Industrial chemicals banned but still present in environment.
Flashcard 20: What is the impact of endocrine disruptors on thyroid function?
Answer: They can cause hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Disrupts thyroid hormone production and regulation.
Flashcard 21: Which endocrine disruptor is often found in personal care products?
Answer: Phthalates. Used as plastic softeners in cosmetics and fragrances.
Flashcard 22: What role do endocrine disruptors play in diabetes?
Answer: They may contribute to insulin resistance. Interfere with hormones that regulate blood sugar.
Flashcard 23: What is the effect of endocrine disruptors on wildlife?
Answer: They can cause reproductive and developmental issues. Hormonal interference affects growth and breeding success.
Flashcard 24: Identify an endocrine disruptor used in UV filters.
Answer: Oxybenzone. Sunscreen ingredient that mimics estrogen.
Flashcard 25: Which endocrine disruptor is often used as a plasticizer?
Answer: Phthalates. Chemical additives that make plastics flexible.
Flashcard 26: List a health effect of endocrine disruptors on children.
Answer: Developmental delays. Hormonal interference during critical growth periods.
Flashcard 27: Which endocrine disruptor is linked to liver toxicity?
Answer: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Industrial chemicals that cause multiple organ toxicity.
Flashcard 28: Which endocrine disruptor is associated with increased cancer risk?
Answer: BPA. Estrogen mimicry linked to hormone-sensitive cancers.
Flashcard 29: Identify a common source of endocrine disruptors.
Answer: Pesticides. Widely used chemicals that often contain hormone-disrupting compounds.
Flashcard 30: How do endocrine disruptors affect the immune system?
Answer: They can weaken immune responses. Hormonal disruption affects immune cell function.