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Which hormone promotes the maturation of the egg and helps develop the female characteristics?

A.

Estrogen

B.

Androgen

C.

Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone

D.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Estrogen: Promotes secondary sex characteristics and egg maturation.

B. Androgen: Male sex hormones like testosterone.

C. ICSH: Stimulates testosterone in males; not female-specific.

D. hCG: Maintains corpus luteum in pregnancy; doesn't initiate egg development.


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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. "This test measures the amount of thyroid hormone that attaches to a protein in your blood.": That describes a thyroid hormone binding test, not TSH.

B. "This test detects antithyroid antibodies in your blood.": That describes a test for autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto's.

C. "The test determines whether your thyroid gland is overactive, appropriately active, or underactive.": TSH levels indicate how well the thyroid is functioning.

D. "This test measures the absorption of iodine and how it relates to the thyroid gland.": That describes a radioactive iodine uptake test.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Ovulation: LH (Luteinizing Hormone) surge around day 14 of the cycle triggers ovulation.

B. Menstruation: Occurs at the end of the cycle if no fertilization happens.

C. Orgasm: A sexual response, not controlled by LH surge.

D. Emission: Refers to movement of semen in males, not related to female reproductive cycle.

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