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The type of estrogen found in highest concen- tration in adult female is-

A
Estrone
B
Estriol
C
Estradiol
D
None
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e.. Estradiol f Ref: Principles of medical physiology p. 216]o Estradial, estrone and estrial, all three are found in blood, but estradiol is the most potent estrogen.o Major estrogen in normal adult women - Estradiolo Major estrogen in postmenoapusal women - Estroneo Major estrogen in pregnant women - Estriol.o In post menopausal women estrogen is formed in peripheral tissues most commonly in adipose tissue, liver kidney and brain.

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