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

Estrogen

Androgen

Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone

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 A

Explanation

A. Erythropoietin:
Erythropoietin is released by the kidneys in response to hypoxia to stimulate red blood cell production.

B. Renin:
Renin is secreted in response to low blood pressure, not low oxygen levels.

C. ADH:
ADH responds to high plasma osmolality and low blood volume, not oxygen levels.

D. Aldosterone:
Aldosterone is secreted in response to low sodium or high potassium, and part of the RAAS, not oxygen deficiency.

A. Jaundice, implantation B. Temperature, fertility C. Infection, sterility D. Cyanosis, ischemia

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Jaundice, implantation: Jaundice and implantation are unrelated to testes or scrotum.

B. Temperature, fertility: The scrotum maintains a temperature slightly cooler than body temperature, which is necessary for sperm production and fertility.

C. Infection, sterility: While infection can cause sterility, the descent of the testes primarily addresses temperature regulation.

D. Cyanosis, ischemia: These are circulatory issues not directly related to testicular descent.

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