PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Responsible for female sexual development and the menstrual cycle
A
Oestrogen
B
Testosterone
C
Progesterone
D
Glucagon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Along with progesterone, estrogen plays a key role in your reproductive health. The development of secondary sex characteristics (breasts, hips, etc.), menstruation, pregnancy and menopause are all possible, in part, because of estrogen. Estrogen plays an important role in other body systems, too.

Detailed explanation-2: -The primary function of estrogens is development of female secondary sexual characteristics. These includes breasts, endometrium, regulation of the menstrual cycle etc. In males estrogen helps in maturation of the sperm and maintenance of a healthy libido.

Detailed explanation-3: -Estrogen is probably the most well-known sex hormone. Although the majority of estrogen production occurs in the ovaries, the adrenal glands and fat cells produce small amounts of estrogen, too. Estrogen plays a crucial role in reproductive and sexual development, which begins when a person reaches puberty.

Detailed explanation-4: -Estradiol has several functions in the female body. Its main function is to mature and then maintain the reproductive system.

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