Which of the following is most likely to cause sterility in the female?
Early onset of menstrual cycle
Torn hymen
UTI (urinary tract infection)
Repeated episodes of untreated sexually transmitted infections
The Correct Answer is D
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.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Are secreted in response to decreasing blood glucose levels:
Only glucagon is secreted when glucose is low; insulin is secreted when it is high.
B. Elevate blood glucose levels:
Only glucagon elevates blood glucose. Insulin lowers it.
C. Secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans:
Only insulin is secreted by beta cells. Glucagon is secreted by alpha cells.
D. Are secreted by the pancreas and are concerned with the regulation of blood glucose:
Both hormones are secreted by the pancreas and work together to regulate blood glucose levels- insulin lowers it, and glucagon raises it.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Is a gonadotropin: Gonadotropins include FSH and LH, not oxytocin.
B. Is secreted by the kidneys: Oxytocin is secreted by the posterior pituitary.
C. Stimulates the uterine muscle to contract, thereby assisting in labor: Oxytocin is key in labor and delivery.
D. Stimulates kidneys to reabsorb Na+ and water: That is the role of aldosterone and ADH, not oxytocin.
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