The Widespread Poisoning of the Nervous Systems of People Living

question 68

Multiple Choice

The widespread poisoning of the nervous systems of people living in the fishing village of Minamata,Japan,in the mid-1950s revealed the toxic consequences of environmental pollution by

• A)lead.
• B)mercury.
• C)PERC.
• D)halogenated hydrocarbon pesticides.

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Definitions:

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

A hormone that stimulates the pituitary gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), initiating the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, blood pressure, and other important functions of the body.

Sperm Production

The process by which male reproductive organs produce sperm, essential for sexual reproduction.

Prostate Gland

A gland in the male reproductive system that produces fluid that nourishes and transports sperm during ejaculation.