Description : Which one of the following is not the function of placenta? (a) Facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo (b) Secretes oxytocin during parturition (c) Facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo (d) Secretes estrogen
Last Answer : (b) Secretes oxytocin during parturition
Description : Which statement is NOT true about steroid hormones? A) They include hormones such as estrogen. B) They do not bind to cell surface receptors. C) The hormone-receptor complex can enter the ... complex can bind to chromatin. E) Steroid hormones act faster than non-steroid (peptide) hormones.
Last Answer : E) Steroid hormones act faster than non-steroid (peptide) hormones.
Description : What is true of docetaxel: A. It is used as a reserve drug for refractory breast and ovarian cancer B. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator used for breast cancer C. It is effective only in estrogen receptor positive breast cancer D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Last Answer : A. It is used as a reserve drug for refractory breast and ovarian cancer
Description : The following is true of raloxifene except: A. It acts as an estrogen agonist in bone B. It exerts estrogen antagonistic action on endometrium C. It increases risk of developing breast cancer D. It can induce/aggravate menopausal hot flushes
Last Answer : C. It has additional androgenic acitivity
Description : What is true of tamoxifen: A. It can induce endometrial proliferation in postmenopausal women B. It exerts antiestrogenic activity in bone C. It raises LDL-cholesterol levels D. It is ineffective in estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer
Last Answer : A. It can induce endometrial proliferation in postmenopausal women
Description : Considering that in the animal world (most of the) males are the more beautiful of a pair (think plumage and songs), is this also true in humans?
Last Answer : No. This was settled decisively in the case of Penis v. Vagina.
Description : All of the following statements about primary gout are true except (A) Uric acid stones may be formed in kidneys (B) Arthritis of small joints occurs commonly (C) Urinary excretion of uric acid is decreased (D) It occurs predominantly in males
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Which of the following statements about Menke’s disease are true. (A) It is an inherited disorder of copper metabolism (B) It occurs only in males (C) Plasma copper is increased in it (D) Hair becomes steely and kinky in it
Description : he following is true of nifedipine except: A. It can aggravate urine voiding difficulty in elderly males with prostatic hypertrophy B. It promotes Na+ retention by a renal tubular action to ... release from pancreas D. At high doses it can paradoxically increase the frequency of angina pectori
Last Answer : B. It promotes Na+ retention by a renal tubular action to cause ankle oedema as side effect
Description : Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correct option. Source Hormone Function gland (a) Anterior Oxytocin Contraction of uterus pituitary muscles during ... (c) Corpus Estrogen Supports pregnancy luteum (d) Thyroid Thyroxine Regulates blood calcium level
Last Answer : (b) Posterior Vasopressin Stimulates pituitary reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron
Description : Do women who have hourglass figures produce more estrogen?
Last Answer : answer:I need to look this up but I'd guess that bone structure, fat distribution and body shape, in general, is a multi-variable situation. Were it not then there would be a long line of women ... needed to trigger a body into becoming a woman. However, a number of facts determine the final shape.
Description : Why would a male person be taking estrogen regularly?
Last Answer : answer:Three things come to mind for me 1.) They want to change genders 2.) They have had prostate cancer 3.) They are using it as a steroid of some kind (cetain types of estrogen and used in the right way can be a steroid)
Description : Does nipple/aureola size in men have anything to do with estrogen/testosterone?
Last Answer : Well now that the original question has been ammended, my previous comment would be redundant. So, as Emily Litella used to say: …never mind… :)
Description : What is the role of estrogen and progesterone? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What does estrogen do in women? -Biology
Description : Does wearing gold increase Estrogen?
Last Answer : It is said that wearing gold increases your estrogen over androgen, making you more feminine. Results showed that gold nanoparticles have significant effect on hormones in concentration of 100 ppm. ... may cause an increase of hormones in female and in male with subsequent increase in sterility.
Description : What kind of foods help to cure a high Estrogen level in men?
Last Answer : Although Estrogen is the main female sex hormone it is also present in males. In females it plays a role in menestral circles and reproductive system while in men it is responsible for ... cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbages and kales, mushrooms, red grapes, flaxseeds and whole grains.
Description : During menstrual cycle, levels of LH and estrogen are highest around
Last Answer : During menstrual cycle, levels of LH and estrogen are highest around A. 14th day B. 21st day C. 7th day D. 28th day.
Description : Assertion. Corpus luteum is produced by Graafian follicle after ovulation Reason. It secretes estrogen which is necessory to maintain pregnancy.
Last Answer : Assertion. Corpus luteum is produced by Graafian follicle after ovulation Reason. It secretes estrogen which is necessory to ... A. A B. B C. C D. D
Description : Level of estrogen and progesterone are minimum at the time of
Last Answer : Level of estrogen and progesterone are minimum at the time of A. Folicular phase B. Ovulation C. Secretory phase D. Onset of menstrual phase.
Description : Low level of progesterone and estrogen stimulates production of
Last Answer : Low level of progesterone and estrogen stimulates production of A. FSH-RH B. LH C. GH D. All the above
Description : Assertion : If fertilization dies not occur than the corpus luteum begins to degenerate . Reason : The levels of progesterone and estrogen decline due
Last Answer : Assertion : If fertilization dies not occur than the corpus luteum begins to degenerate . Reason : The ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are False.
Description : Assertion : Estrogen level is high during the follicular phase of menstrual cycle . Reason : During this phase corpus luteum secrete large amount of e
Last Answer : Assertion : Estrogen level is high during the follicular phase of menstrual cycle . Reason : During this ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are False.
Description : Assertion : Ovulation occurs on the `14^(th)` day of menstrual cycle in a human female . Reason : The high level of estrogen is controlled 2 or 3 days
Last Answer : Assertion : Ovulation occurs on the `14^(th)` day of menstrual cycle in a human female . Reason : ... False . D. If both Assertion & Reason are False.
Description : Estrogen is secreted by
Last Answer : Estrogen is secreted by A. Corpus luteum B. Theca interna of Graafian follicle C. Germinal epithelium of ovary D. Pituitary
Description : Estrogen and testosterone are steroid hormones, and most likely bind to
Last Answer : Estrogen and testosterone are steroid hormones, and most likely bind to A. Cytoplasmic receptors ... receptors D. G-protein liked membrane receptors
Description : Why do birth control pills contain estrogen apex?
Last Answer : Estrogen controls the ovulation process- apex
Description : What gland secrets estrogen?
Last Answer : The ovaries
Description : Estrogen overdose?
Last Answer : DefinitionEstrogen is a female hormone. Estrogen overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of a product containing ... changesNausea and vomitingSkin rashUrine discolorationHome TreatmentSeek immediate medical treatment. Do NOT m
Description : What website provides information about estrogen replacement therapy?
Last Answer : You can find out about estrogen replacement therapy on the following website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hormone-therapy/WO00046. They have useful info.
Description : Does estrogen replacement therapy help with controlling heavy menstrual periods?
Last Answer : The estrogen replacement therapy is one of the ways that is recommeneded by doctors to control overly heavy periods. This treatement is most commonly done through the use of Birth Control pills.
Description : Potassium metabolism is regulated by the hormone: (A) Aldosterone (B) PTH (C) Somatostatin (D) Estrogen
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : All the following hormones use cAMP as a second messenger except (A) Estrogen (B) FSH (C) Luteinizing (D) Glucagon
Description : Placenta secretes all of the following except (A) FSH (B) Progesterone (C) Estrogen (D) Chorionic gonadotropin HORMONE METABOLISM 225
Description : A hormone used for detection of pregnancy is (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Oxytocin (D) Chorionic gonadotropin
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Women become susceptible to osteoporosis after menopause due to decreased (A) Secretion of Parathormone (B) Conversion of vitamin D into calcitriol (C) Secretion of estrogen (D) Secretion of progesterone
Description : Progesterone is transported in blood by (A) Transcortin (B) Sex hormone binding globulin (C) Albumin (D) Testosterone estrogen binding globulin
Description : Testosterone is transported in blood by (A) Transcortin (B) Testosterone binding globulin (C) Testosterone estrogen binding globulin (D) Albumin
Description : Cortisol is a (A) Glucocorticoid (B) Mineralocorticoid (C) Androgen (D) Estrogen
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Zona glomerulosa of adrenal cortex synthesises (A) Glucocorticoids (B) Mineralocorticoids (C) Androgens (D) Estrogen and progesterone HORMONE METABOLISM 223
Description : Young women are protected against myocardial infaracation because of the activity of (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Growth hormone (D) Oxytocin
Description : The hormone required for uterine muscle contraction for child birth is (A) Progesterone (B) Estrogen (C) Oxytocin (D) Vasopressin
Description : Which of the following hormones is a steroid? (1) Estrogen (2) Glucagon (3) Insulin (4) Oxytocin
Last Answer : (1) Estrogen Explanation: Steroid hormone is produced by three endocrine organs. The testes, produces testosterone; the ovaries, produces estrogen; and the adrenal cortex, produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
Description : Which cells in pancreas produce Insulin? (1) Thymus (2) Estrogen (3) Corpus epididymis (4) Islets of Langerhans
Last Answer : (4) Islets of Langerhans Explanation: The islets of Langerhans are the regions of the pancreas that contain cells that produce hormones. There are five types of cells in the islets ... : PP cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide; delta cells secrete somatostatin; and epsilon cells secrete ghrelin.
Description : Estrogen and progesterone control and stimulate the growth of – (1) pituatary gland (2) thyroid gland (3) mammary gland (4) supra renal gland
Last Answer : (3) mammary gland Explanation: Mammary glands are one of the Character of mammalian. Both estrogen and progesterone control growth of mammary gland.
Description : Estrogen and Progesterone control and stimulate the growth in: (1) Pituitary Gland (2) Thyroid Gland (3) Mammary Gland (4) Supra Renal Gland
Last Answer : (3) Mammary Gland Explanation: The female reproductive hormones, estrogens, progesterone, and prolactin, have a major impact on breast cancer and control postnatal mammary gland development. Optimal mammary growth requires both estrogen and progesterone.
Description : The first human hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology is (a) insulin (b) estrogen (c) thyroxin (d) progesterone
Last Answer : (a) insulin
Description : The contraceptive ‘Saheli’ (a) blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted (b) increases the concentration of estrogen and prevents ovulation in females (c) is an IUD (d) is a post-coital contraceptive.
Last Answer : (a) blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted