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jayhills49

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Which is the most potent of the natural estrogenic hormones produced in the ovaries?
 
  a. Estradiol
  b. Estrone
  c. Estriol
  d. Estrogen

Question 2

What is the rationale for using an androgen as part of breast cancer treatment?
 
  a. For maintenance of fat stores
  b. To promote nutrition
  c. To prevent wasting resulting from cancer growth
  d. For palliative treatment to suppress cancer cell growth



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The natural estrogenic hormone released from the ovaries comprises several closely related chemical compounds: estradiol, estrone, and estriol. The most potent is estradiol.
Estradiol is metabolized to estrone, which is half as potent. Estrone is metabolized to estriol, which is considerably less potent. Estrogens are a group of steroid compounds named for their importance in the estrus cycle, functioning as the primary female sex hormone.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
When androgens are used for palliation of breast cancer in women, they suppress cancer cell growth. Androgens affect muscle growth, not fat stores. Estrogen affects fat stores. Although androgens may be used to stimulate appetite and improve nutrition, this is not the indication in this case. Although androgens may be used to prevent wasting, this is not the indication in this case.




jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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