Endocrine Disrupters

question 31

Multiple Choice

Endocrine disrupters:

• A)are only active in very large doses or exposures
• B)only affect the reproductive capability of females
• C)affect the reproduction of fishes, birds, reptiles and mammals
• D)only affect the reproduction of humans

---

Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment involving electrical stimulation of the brain under anesthesia, typically used for severe depression.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to treat depression and other conditions.

Seizures

Abrupt involuntary electrical activity in the brain leading to alterations in actions, physical movements, emotions, and awareness levels.

Dual-action Drugs

Medications designed to target multiple pathways or mechanisms of disease simultaneously, often to improve efficacy or reduce side effects.