Which of the Following Statement Regarding Endocrine Disrupters Is Incorrect

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement regarding endocrine disrupters is incorrect?

• A) A direct cause and effect relationship between endocrine disrupter chemicals and adverse effects of the human population has yet to be established
• B) In the lab, scientists have been unable to reproduce the abnormalities observed in wild animals exposed to potential endocrine disrupters
• C) Endocrine disrupters interfere with or mimic hormones
• D) Six pesticides are currently known to be endocrine disrupters
• E) Some known endocrine disrupters have yet to be banned in the United States

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