Bisphenol-A (BPA)is an Endocrine Disruptor That Can Leach Out of Certain

question 31

Multiple Choice

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor that can leach out of certain plastics.It disrupts the normal function of the endocrine system my mimicking estrogen.Which of the following explains how persistent small amounts of BPA in the body can have effects?

• A) lock-and-key
• B) up-regulation
• C) down-regulation
• D) half-life

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