Walley is a mid-sized predatory fish in cold northern lakes and rivers. They feed heavily on small fish, and recently we have measured high levels of endocrine mimic toxins in their system. Walley are showing many developmental issues related to this. In studies of humans, we see those that are regular customers of the Friday fish-fry or regularly consume Walley show even higher levels in their blood. What is the accumulation of toxins like the endocrine mimics called and what is the reason for the high levels in humans?

Walley is a mid-sized predatory fish in cold northern lakes and rivers. They feed heavily on small fish, and recently we have measured high levels of endocrine mimic toxins in their system. Walley are showing many developmental issues related to this. In studies of humans, we see those that are regular customers of the Friday fish-fry or regularly consume Walley show even higher levels in their blood. What is the accumulation of toxins like the endocrine mimics called and what is the reason for the high levels in humans?

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter19: The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

Section: Chapter Questions

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