Which of the Following Compounds are Endocrine Disruptors

Question

Which of the following compounds are endocrine disruptors?
A)tributyltin,polychlorinated biphenyls,tyramine,and anabolic steroids
B)polychlorinated biphynels and tyramine
C)anabolic steroids,tributyltin,and polychlorinated biphenyls
D)anabolic steroids,polychlorinated biphenyls,and tyramine

Accepted Answer

An endocrine disruptor is a chemical substance that interferes with the endocrine system and causes adverse effects in an organism or its offspring. Anabolic steroids, tributyltin, and polychlorinated biphenyls are all known to disrupt the endocrine system, while tyramine is not considered to be an endocrine disruptor. Therefore, option C is the best choice.