Multiple Choice
The pesticides that also function as endocrine disruptors cause disease by
A) causing excessive secretion of stomach acids.
B) mimicking the effects of estrogenic hormones.
C) causing muscle spasms and cramping in major muscle groups.
D) greatly reducing the ability of the intestines to absorb nutrients.
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