Abstract:Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in the production of various plastics. It is classified as an endocrine disruptor since it can exert estrogen‐like effects in the body. Although estrogen can play a role in the control of breathing, it is unknown if BPA influences conscious ventilation. We tested the hypothesis that 4 weeks of dietary BPA administration would result in an altered pattern of breathing compared to the response of dietary controls. At 8 weeks of age, male CD‐1 mice were housed in polypropylene… Show more
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