Which of the following hormonal changes would most likely result in an exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
A)Increase in testosterone levels
B)Increase in estrogen levels
C)Increase in overall androgen levels
D)Increase in serotonin levels

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A)Sex hormones are thought to influence the development of SLE. In particular, increased estrogen levels and reduced androgen levels are shown to enhance antibody responses and have an adverse effect in clients with SLE. Testosterone is an androgen, so increased testosterone levels likely would not exacerbate SLE. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and typically not considered a hormone, and it does not play a direct role in the exacerbation of SLE.
B)Sex hormones are thought to influence the development of SLE. In particular, increased estrogen levels and reduced androgen levels are shown to enhance antibody responses and have an adverse effect in clients with SLE. Testosterone is an androgen, so increased testosterone levels likely would not exacerbate SLE. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and typically not considered a hormone, and it does not play a direct role in the exacerbation of SLE.
C)Sex hormones are thought to influence the development of SLE. In particular, increased estrogen levels and reduced androgen levels are shown to enhance antibody responses and have an adverse effect in clients with SLE. Testosterone is an androgen, so increased testosterone levels likely would not exacerbate SLE. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and typically not considered a hormone, and it does not play a direct role in the exacerbation of SLE.
D)Sex hormones are thought to influence the development of SLE. In particular, increased estrogen levels and reduced androgen levels are shown to enhance antibody responses and have an adverse effect in clients with SLE. Testosterone is an androgen, so increased testosterone levels likely would not exacerbate SLE. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and typically not considered a hormone, and it does not play a direct role in the exacerbation of SLE.

Which of the Following Hormonal Changes Would Most Likely Result