10 Questions
What is the primary function of estrogen in the body?
To promote proliferation and growth of specific cells in the body
Which of the following is NOT a significant type of estrogen in females?
Testosterone
During pregnancy, which organ is responsible for the production of estrogen?
Placenta
What is the precursor molecule for estrogen synthesis?
Cholesterol
Which type of estrogen is produced by peripheral tissues of adrenal cortices?
Estrone
What is the relative potency of estradiol compared to estrone and estriol?
12 times more potent than estrone and 80 times that of estriol
During which phase of the female reproductive cycle is progesterone production highest?
Luteal phase
What is the role of the liver in estrogen metabolism?
Oxidation of estradiol and estrone to form estriol
What is the primary function of granulosa cells in estrogen synthesis?
Interaction with follicular theca cells to produce estrogen
Which of the following is NOT a function of estrogen in the female reproductive cycle?
Stimulation of progesterone production
This quiz covers the transportation, metabolism, and degradation of estrogen and progesterone in the human body, including the role of the liver in their processing.
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