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{Which of | {Which of the following is the most correct statement concerning the '''thyroid pyramidal lobe''': | ||
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- is a failure of thyroid descent | - is a failure of thyroid descent | ||
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+ occurs in about 50% of people | + occurs in about 50% of people | ||
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{Endocrine disruptors are exogenous chemicals that interfere with the function of hormones. Which of the following best describes the endocrine action of "Diethylstilbestrol (DES)"? | |||
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+ Mimics to replicate the effects of natural hormones by binding receptors | |||
|| Correct! Diethylstilbetrol (DES) mimics acts as a potent {{estrogen}} (mimics the natural hormone) and therefore a potential endocrine disruptor. DES was a drug prescribed to women from 1938-1971 to prevent miscarriage in high-risk pregnancies. In a female fetus, increased risk abnormal reproductive tract (vaginal abnormalities) and cancer. In a male fetus, abnormal genitalia. | |||
- Blocks to inhibit the binding of a hormone to receptor or hormone synthesis | |||
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- Interferes to compromise with the hormone transport or elimination | |||
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