One Function Served by Alpha-Fetoprotein in the Developing Rat Fetus

question 160

Multiple Choice

One function served by alpha-fetoprotein in the developing rat fetus is to:

• A) prevent estradiol from entering cells.
• B) help estradiol to cross the blood-brain barrier.
• C) help testosterone to cross the blood-brain barrier.
• D) prevent either testosterone or estradiol from being converted into aromatase.

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