In Vivo Data from Male Mice with BPA Levels of 2

question 50

Multiple Choice

In vivo data from male mice with BPA levels of 2 parts per billion (ppb) indicate that their prostates are 20% larger than male mice without BPA exposure. What is the best conclusion from this experiment?

• A) BPA exposure causes the prostate glands of mice to enlarge.
• B) BPA levels of 2 ppb can cause the prostate glands of mice to enlarge.
• C) BPA exposure at 2 ppb may lead to prostate cancer in humans.
• D) As BPA exposure has increased in men, their prostate glands have been getting larger.
• E) BPA should be banned from human consumption.

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