Side Effects of Progestins Include __________

question 29

Multiple Choice

Side effects of progestins include __________.

• A) changes in the libido, gynecomastia in males, and hirsutism and menorrhea in females
• B) increased risk of thromboembolic disorders, headaches, especially migraines, and depression
• C) menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea, vision disorders, and possible decrease in bone density with prolonged use
• D) severe hypotension, tachycardia and arrhythmia, and subarachnoid hemorrhage

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Definitions:

Maternal Effect Genes

Genes of the mother that are transcribed during oogenesis and subsequently affect the development of the embryo. Compare with zygotic genes.

Drosophila Development

The study of growth and development processes in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, a model organism in genetics and developmental biology.

Developmental Genetics

The study of how genetic mechanisms contribute to the process of organismal development, from fertilization to mature form.

Drosophila Melanogaster

A species of fly commonly used in genetic research, known for its quick life cycle and relatively simple genome, which makes it an ideal model organism.