Growth hormone:
Is stimulated by darkness
Is stimulated by low levels of calcium
Is secreted by the kidneys
Stimulates growth
The Correct Answer is D
A. Is stimulated by darkness: Melatonin is stimulated by darkness; GH may have a circadian rhythm but is not specifically triggered by darkness.
B. Is stimulated by low levels of calcium: Low calcium levels stimulate parathyroid hormone (PTH), not GH.
C. Is secreted by the kidneys: GH is secreted by the anterior pituitary, not the kidneys.
D. Stimulates growth: GH promotes growth of bones, muscles, and tissues.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Early onset of menstrual cycle:
While it may affect long-term reproductive health, it does not cause sterility.
B. Torn hymen:
A torn hymen does not affect fertility.
C. UTI (urinary tract infection):
While painful, a UTI does not cause infertility.
D. Repeated episodes of untreated sexually transmitted infections:
Untreated STIs can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), scarring, and infertility.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. The ureters are blocked.: Ureters connect kidneys to bladder and are not directly affected by the prostate.
B. The ejaculatory duct is constricted: While the ejaculatory duct passes through the prostate, it doesn't cause urinary obstruction.
C. The prostate surrounds and compresses the urethra: Prostate enlargement compresses the urethra, obstructing urine flow.
D. The bladder becomes compressed.: The bladder may become overfilled but is not compressed by the prostate.
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