The hidden danger of microplastics
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Published:January 15, 2024
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how do microplastics hurt us well they work by creating something called oxidative stress so essentially they alter the way electrons move around in our cells creating what's called reactive oxygen species and these can be particularly dangerous to our gonads where we're producing sperm cells and O ovocytes for females so in ovaries and and testicles for men and these can also create problems in the actual endocrine system because they disrupt the hypothalamic pituitary gonadal access which essentially creates hormones like testosterone and estrogen and send signals throughout the body
FAQ
- Q: How do microplastics affect our cells?
A: Microplastics create oxidative stress by altering the way electrons move around in our cells, resulting in the formation of reactive oxygen species. - Q: Where can microplastics cause the most harm?
A: Microplastics can cause particularly dangerous effects in the gonads, where they can damage sperm cells in males and ovocytes in females, as well as disrupt hormone production in the endocrine system. - Q: How do microplastics disrupt hormone production?
A: Microplastics disrupt the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, which is responsible for producing hormones like testosterone and estrogen, and sending signals throughout the body.
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