A Person Is Concerned About His Spouse's Inability to Conceive

question 10

Multiple Choice

A person is concerned about his spouse's inability to conceive. Which hormone should be evaluated because of this issue?

• A)Thyroid-stimulating hormone.
• B)Adrenaline.
• C)Parathormone.
• D)Follicle-stimulating hormone.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (protons) of hydrogen that play a crucial role in chemical reactions and pH balance in biological systems.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (acid) to 14 (basic).

Bromecresol Purple

A pH indicator dye that changes color from yellow to purple over a pH range of approximately 5.2 to 6.8, commonly used in laboratory settings.

Buffers

Substances that help maintain the pH balance in a solution, resisting changes in pH when acids or bases are added.