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Under the influence of which gland are male sex hormones produced?
Under the influence of which gland are male sex hormones produced?
- Adrenal gland
- Pancreas
- Pituitary gland (correct)
- Thyroid gland
What is the primary male hormone that is used in treatments?
What is the primary male hormone that is used in treatments?
- Estrogen
- Cortisol
- Progesterone
- Testosterone (correct)
What is the main function of androgens in the body?
What is the main function of androgens in the body?
- To regulate metabolism
- To maintain female sex characteristics
- To develop and maintain male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics (correct)
- To regulate the immune system
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of androgen use?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of androgen use?
How do androgens help in the development of skeletal muscle cells?
How do androgens help in the development of skeletal muscle cells?
Which of the following conditions is NOT typically treated with androgens?
Which of the following conditions is NOT typically treated with androgens?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with androgen therapy?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with androgen therapy?
Which drug interaction may decrease the therapeutic effects of androgens?
Which drug interaction may decrease the therapeutic effects of androgens?
What symptom should patients report to their healthcare provider while on androgen therapy?
What symptom should patients report to their healthcare provider while on androgen therapy?
Why should patients not increase the dose of androgens without consulting their healthcare provider?
Why should patients not increase the dose of androgens without consulting their healthcare provider?
Which drug is an example of a synthetic androgen used for females with endometriosis?
Which drug is an example of a synthetic androgen used for females with endometriosis?
