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1
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Endogenous hormones produce what physiologic actions in men and women

A

growth and development (men and women)
regulation of reproduction (women)
mineral, carb, protein and lipid metabolism

2
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What are some therapeutic uses of hormones

A

menopause symptoms
contraception
SERMs - breast ca prevention and osteoporosis

3
Q

What are the naturally occuring estrogens?

What is the most potent estrogen?

A

estradiol, estrone and estriol

estradiol

4
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What are some non steroidal estrogens?

Synthetic non steroidal estrogens

A

flavones, isoflavones, vitamin supplements (coumestran)

pesticides, plasticizers (bisphenol A)