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Pharmacology – Androgens ExamQuestions And Answers
Androgens -
correct answer ✅Androgens- a class of steroids that act as the
precursor for estrogens. The primary androgen is testosterone.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and androstenedione are less known but
still important in male development.
Testosterone -
correct answer ✅Testosterone - a steroid hormone that is a precursor
for estrogens. It binds either directly or indirectly (via DHT) to androgen
receptors, or to estrogen receptors (ER) when converted to estradiol.
Estrogen -
correct answer ✅Estrogen- a steroid hormone produced from
androgens. There are three distinct compounds of the estrogen group:
estrone, estradiol and estriol. Estradiol is produced from testosterone,
estrone is made from andostenedione (an androgen intermediate), and
estriol is synthesized from both estradiol and estrone.
DHT -
correct answer ✅Embryonic development of the prostate
Descent of the testes
Development of pubic and underarm hair
,Pharmacology – Androgens Exam
Questions And Answers
Activity of sebaceous glands
Contributes to male pattern baldness
Shrinks hair follicles, causing baldness
Testosterone -
correct answer ✅Embryonic development - Sexual differentiation
Pubertal growth of larynx and deepening of voice
Anabolic effects on muscle
Inhibitions of breast development
Stimulation of spermatogenesis
Libido
Libido
, Pharmacology – Androgens Exam
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Bone strength
Lean muscle mass and strength
Energy level
Overall sense of well being
Estradiol -
correct answer ✅Epiphyseal closure
Prevention of osteoporosis
Feedback regulation of GnRH secretion
Female characteristics
Helps regulate cholesterol production
Important for cardiovascular health
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