Discussion

Instructions:

Post at least one comment to each of the questions listed below. Also post your own questions and thoughts on the lesson.

1. What are the limits that should be applied to using the precautionary principle in the case of endocrine disruption?
2. The endocrine system is by its nature designed to be "reactive". How then can we differentiate induction of response from normal stimulus and stimulus from "contamination"?
3. What is the worst case scenario for the endocrine disruption hypothesis? Best case?
4. What, if any, cost/benefit analysis should be applied in regulatory policy associated with endocrine disruption?
5. Our ability to test for endocrine disruption is limited and developing. Should we wait for definitive tests or should we take another approach?

How to Participate in the Discussion

1. Log in to Blackboard and go to the ETox Course.
2. Click on Discussion.
3. Choose the discussion topic Lecture discussions.
4. ReadingMessages:
• Under the Subjectcolumn click on a message.
• If you see a Plusnext to a message that means there are more messages in that thread.They can be expanded by clicking on the Plus.
5. Posting Messages:
• Click on Create Message
• Type your subject and message
• Attachany files you need to
• pressPost

6. Refer to Blackboard for additional assistance.

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