Endocrine disruptors

Question 1

what are hormones ?

Answer 1

chemical messengers that enables communication between cells

Question 2

where are hormones secreted by ?

Answer 2

glands / cells

Question 3

where do hormones travel in to go to their target organs and tissues ?

Answer 3

bloodstream

Question 4

what are some functions of hormones ?

Answer 4

maintaining homeostasis

controlling growth n development

controlling cognitive function and mood

Question 5

where do hormones bind to and what do they do ?

Answer 5

bind to target cell receptors and activate biochemical events within the cell

Question 6

what is an endocrine disruptor ?

Answer 6

alters function in endocrine system can cause adverse health effects

Question 7

what are endocrine direct disruptors ?

Answer 7

they are hormone agonists or antagonists that interfere with hormone actions on target cells

Question 8

what are hormone indirect disruptors ?

Answer 8

alters hormone dynamics in circulation
changes hormone metabolism
interfere with hormone regulation

Question 9

what are some key characteristics of endocrine disruptors ?

Answer 9

interacts with or activates hormone receptors

alters hormone receptor expression

alters hormone synthesis

Question 10

what are endocrine disruptors associated with ?

Answer 10

female reproductive health

male reproductive health

sex ratio in human

thyroid related disorders and diseases

hormone related cancers

metabolic disorders