Deck 41: Androgens and Antiandrogens

Question 1

Androgen treatment can be used to increase hematopoiesis. This is due to:

A) Increased growth hormone production
B) Increased erythropoietin receptor sensitivity in bone marrow
C) GnRH receptor up regulation
D) Increased renal erythropoietin production
E) Increased muscle mass effect

Answer 1

Increased renal erythropoietin production

Question 2

Benign prostatic hypertrophy is treated with finasteride. Finasteride acts to:

A) Block the conversion of testosterone to 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone
B) Antagonize alpha-1 adrenergic receptors
C) Up regulate 5-alpha-reductase type II
D) Treat prostate cancer
E) Decrease free testosterone and estrogen levels

Answer 2

Decrease free testosterone and estrogen levels