A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).This finding is consistent with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
A)Primary hypogonadism
B)Anorexia nervosa
C)Pregnancy
D)Klinefelter's syndrome
E)Menopause

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A) Primary hypogonadism: Elevated FSH is a sign of primary hypogonadism where the gonads (ovaries or testes) are not able to produce sufficient sex hormones.
D) Klinefelter's syndrome: It is a condition where males have an extra X chromosome (XXY) leading to underdeveloped testes, which causes reduced production of testosterone and increased FSH levels.
E) Menopause: As the ovarian reserve declines with age, FSH levels increase in response to decreased estrogen production.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Level of Follicle-Stimulating