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What is an estrogen?
According to Britannica, estrogen is any hormone that "influences the female reproductive tract in its development, maturation, and function."
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What effect did the administration of estrogen injections have on the estrogen treated rat?
If the rat ovariectomized, the rate probably has osteoporosis (T score of -2.5 or less). Assuming this is a bone density test, the injection of estrogen will increase bone density, bringing its T...
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What are estrogens?
a group of steroid compounds, named for their importance in the estrous cycle, and functioning as the primary female sex hormone.
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Do boys have estrogen?
Yes. Even though girls and women have higher levels of estrogen, boys and men have a small amount, but their main hormone is testosterone. I guess the estrogen helps them get in touch with their...
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How is estrogen formed?
estrogen is formed by the granulosa cells of the follicle. Theca interna cells contain leutinizing hormone receptors that convert LH into testosterone. Granulosa cells contain testosterone receptors...