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What are some likely routes of exposure to endocrine disruptors? ... How do we know that endocrine disruptors are dangerous? ... 3. What are some likely routes of exposure to endocrine disruptors? ; Exposure to endocrine disruptors can occur through direct contact with pesticides and other chemicals or through ingestion...
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www.nrdc.org/health/effects/qendoc.asp
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Suspected endocrine disrupting chemicals are found in insecticides, herbicides, fumigants, and fungicides that are used in agriculture as well as in the home. Other endocrine disruptors are found in industrial chemicals such as detergents, resins, plasticizers, and monomers in many plastics.
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www.nrdc.org/health/effects/bendrep.asp
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Endocrine disruptor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Endocrine disruptors are exogenous substances that act like hormones in the endocrine system and disrupt the physiologic function of endogenous hormones. They are sometimes also referred to as hormo...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrine_disruptor
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What NIEHS is Doing on Endocrine Disruptors ... Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wildlife.
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www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine/index....
www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine/index.cfm
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What are Endocrine Disruptors? Endocrine disruptors are naturally occurring compounds or man-made chemicals that may interfere with the production or activity of hormones of the endocrine system leading to adverse health effects.
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www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine/docs/e...
www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine/docs/endocrine.pdf
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Why does ORD have an Endocrine Disruptors Research Program?; How does the STAR Program contribute to EPA’s Endocrine Disruptors Research?; What are Endocrine Disruptors? ... Why does ORD have an Endocrine Disruptors Research Program?
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www.epa.gov/endocrine/
www.epa.gov/endocrine/
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Endocrine systems, also referred to as hormone systems, are found in all mammals, birds, fish, and many other types of living organisms. They are made up of: Glands located throughout the body. Hormones that are made by the glands and relea...
http://www.epa.gov/endo/pubs/edspoverview/whatare.htm
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; What is the endocrine system?; What are some examples of hormones?; Why should we be concerned about the endocrine system?; How can the normal communication of the endocrine system be disrupted?; What kinds of substances can be an endocrine disruptors?; Where are endocrine disruptors often found and what are examples?;
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www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/endocrine.html
www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/endocrine.html
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