5 Questions
What does Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) cause in ovaries?
Enlarged ovaries with cysts
What elevated hormones are characteristics of PCOS?
Androgens
Which condition involves a buildup of plaque in the arteries?
Atherosclerosis
What substances make up plaque in atherosclerosis?
Fat, calcium, cholesterol
What happens to the arteries in atherosclerosis?
They become narrowed and hardened
Study Notes
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- A hormonal disorder that affects women, characterized by enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.
- Caused by elevated androgens (male hormones) in women, leading to a combination of symptoms.
Atherosclerosis
- A condition where arteries become narrowed and hardened due to a buildup of plaque on the artery walls.
- Plaque is composed of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood.
- The buildup of plaque on the artery walls leads to the narrowing and hardening of the arteries.
This quiz covers two common health disorders: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Atherosclerosis, exploring their causes, symptoms, and characteristics.
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