A Study Reported That High Levels of Phthalates in a Pregnant

question 138

Multiple Choice

A study reported that high levels of phthalates in a pregnant woman could lead to which of the following with respect to the development of their sons?

• A) undescended testicles
• B) smaller genitals
• C) feminized genitals
• D) all of these
• E) none of these

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