Many of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are believed to be due to an excess of which hormone?
a. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
b. Growth hormone (GH)
c. Insulin
d. Thyroxine
ANS: C
Many of the symptoms of PCOS are a result of excessive levels of insulin in the blood because of insulin resistance. Excess insulin, in turn, stimulates secretion of androgens. ADH, GH, and thyroxine are not believed to cause the symptoms.
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