A 69-Year-Old Man Is Diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)

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Multiple Choice

A 69-year-old man is diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) . Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for prostatic enlargement in BPH?

• A) Testosterone
• B) Androstenedione
• C) Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
• D) Estrone
• E) Estradiol

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