Question 67 Why is it difficult to be sure whether humans are experiencing endoc

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Question 67

Why is it difficult to be sure whether humans are experiencing endocrine disrupting effects from the chemicals in our environment, and how is the situation for fish living if waters affected by discharged treated sewage different in that regard? What is a primary piece of evidence supporting the idea that humans have been affected by endocrine active compounds in the environment? What is "BPA" and have been its two primary uses in consumer products? What primary chemical purpose have phthalates been used for, and give a chemical material in your life in which you are likely to encounter some phthalates. What does "intersex'' mean for fish?

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BPA is an organic synthetic compound that is primarily used in the production of plastic with the chemical formula (CH)C(CHOH) belonging to the group of diphenyl methane derivatives and bisphenols, with two hydroxyphenyl groups.

Two primary uses:-

BPA is used to make epoxy resins for food packaging and storage that enhance the safety of food supply and contribute to healthy, modern life styles.

BPA is regularly used to strengthen products for human health and safety like bike helmets, police shields, reading glasses and bullet-proof glass.

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