Figure 26- 2 The Female Reproductive System
Use Figure 26- 2 to answer the following questions:
-A drug that blocked the enzyme aromatase would do what to a patient?
A) prevent the synthesis of estrogen
B) increase the risk of osteoporosis
C) reduce the risk of breast cancer
D) bring on symptoms of menopause
E) all of the above

Question

Figure 26- 2 The Female Reproductive System
Use Figure 26- 2 to answer the following questions:
-A drug that blocked the enzyme aromatase would do what to a patient?
A) prevent the synthesis of estrogen 
B) increase the risk of osteoporosis 
C) reduce the risk of breast cancer 
D) bring on symptoms of menopause 
E) all of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aromatase is responsible for converting androgens to estrogens. Blocking it would prevent estrogen synthesis (A), potentially increase osteoporosis risk due to lower estrogen (B), reduce breast cancer risk by lowering estrogen levels (C), and cause menopause-like symptoms due to decreased estrogen (D).

Figure 26- 2 the Female Reproductive System