Effects of Estrogen Include

question 10

Multiple Choice

Effects of estrogen include:

• A) Regulation of the menstrual cycle
• B) Maintenance of bone density by increasing bone reabsorption
• C) Maintenance of the normal structure of the skin and blood vessels
• D) A and C
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Caveolae

Small, flask-shaped invaginations in the plasma membrane of cells, involved in processes like signal transduction and endocytosis.

Plasma Membrane

The cell is encased in a lipid bilayer membrane, which regulates the entry and exit of materials.

Ion Channels

Protein structures in cell membranes that allow ions to flow in and out of cells, crucial for various cellular processes including signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Increased Vascularity

A condition or process characterized by an increase in the number of blood vessels in a specific area, often associated with healing or growth.