Which Group Is Most Vulnerable to the Health Effects of Pesticide

question 248

Multiple Choice

Which group is most vulnerable to the health effects of pesticide use on farms in the United States?

• A) rural homeowners
• B) field workers
• C) farm owners
• D) consumers

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Hormones

Chemical substances released into the bloodstream by the endocrine glands.

Gonads

The sex glands.

Gender-Inappropriate Behavior

Actions or behaviors that deviate from the societal norms and expectations associated with a person's assigned gender at birth.