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Which hormone is considered weakly active but can become a strong androgen upon conversion to testosterone?
Which hormone is considered weakly active but can become a strong androgen upon conversion to testosterone?
- DHEA (correct)
- DHEA-S
- Androstenedione
- DHT
What percentage of women of reproductive age experience androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome?
What percentage of women of reproductive age experience androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome?
- 10%-15% (correct)
- 20%-25%
- 5%-8%
- 15%-20%
Which condition is characterized by at least two out of the three criteria: ovulatory abnormalities, hyperandrogenism, or polycystic ovarian morphology?
Which condition is characterized by at least two out of the three criteria: ovulatory abnormalities, hyperandrogenism, or polycystic ovarian morphology?
- Primary hypogonadism
- Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (correct)
- Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism
Which method is commonly used for measuring total serum steroid hormone concentrations?
Which method is commonly used for measuring total serum steroid hormone concentrations?
In cases where SHBG concentrations are altered, which measurements are argued to more accurately reflect androgen status?
In cases where SHBG concentrations are altered, which measurements are argued to more accurately reflect androgen status?
Which of the following is a common clinical sign associated with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Which of the following is a common clinical sign associated with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Which of the following is the MOST significant physiological change that occurs during pregnancy?
Which of the following is the MOST significant physiological change that occurs during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for the decrease in hemoglobin concentration during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for the decrease in hemoglobin concentration during pregnancy?
What is the main reason for the increase in cardiac output during pregnancy?
What is the main reason for the increase in cardiac output during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for the decrease in BUN and creatinine levels during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for the decrease in BUN and creatinine levels during pregnancy?
Which of the following is the MOST significant limitation of immunoassays for measuring DHEA-S?
Which of the following is the MOST significant limitation of immunoassays for measuring DHEA-S?
Which of the following methods is considered the gold standard for DHEA-S measurement?
Which of the following methods is considered the gold standard for DHEA-S measurement?
Which of the following methods is routinely used in clinical practice to estimate free testosterone?
Which of the following methods is routinely used in clinical practice to estimate free testosterone?
What is the principle behind the estimation of free testosterone by adding a radiolabeled compound?
What is the principle behind the estimation of free testosterone by adding a radiolabeled compound?
What is the recommended practice for measuring serum total testosterone to screen for deficiency?
What is the recommended practice for measuring serum total testosterone to screen for deficiency?
Which of the following statements about dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is correct?
Which of the following statements about dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is correct?
Why do DHEA-S concentrations not exhibit a circadian rhythm?
Why do DHEA-S concentrations not exhibit a circadian rhythm?
Which method is NOT routinely used in clinical practice to estimate testosterone fractions?
Which method is NOT routinely used in clinical practice to estimate testosterone fractions?
