Use the following information to answer the next two questions.Birth control pills are oral contraceptives taken by women to prevent pregnancies. The most effective forms of birth control pills contain estrogen and a small amount of progestin (a synthetic hormone that mimics the effects of progesterone).

 

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The role of estrogen in the birth control pill is to

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. reduce the progesterone levels in the blood to limit the endometrium buildup

suppress the shedding of endometrium, thus preventing menstruation

negatively feedback to the anterior pituitary to suppress the production of GnRH

 prevent a rise in the FSH and LH levels, thereby preventing follicle maturation

 

 

Teratomas in the pituitary glands are very rare tumours that occur in children and young adults. Usual symptoms of teratoma are diabetes insipidus, neurological issues, and a reduction in pituitary hormones.Which of the following correctly describes the symptoms of a 10-year-old girl with a teratoma tumour in the pituitary gland?

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 Decreased levels of ADH and inhibition of the development of secondary sexual characteristics

 Increased levels of ADH and stimulation of the development of secondary sexual characteristics

. Decreased levels of FSH and stimulation of the development of secondary sexual characteristics

 Increased levels of FSH and inhibition of the development of secondary sexual characteristics