Enlargement of the prostate in benign prostatic hypertrophy is primarily the result of changes related to aging and the effects of
a. dihydrotestosterone.
b. frequent sexual activity.
c. smoking.
d. overstimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors.
A
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is related to aging and the presence of testosterone, which converts to dihydrotestosterone and leads to prostatic cell growth. BPH is not associated with frequent sexual activity, smoking, or overstimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors.
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