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Physiology Sex Hormones 80b9776d

The enzyme, 5a-reductase is responsible for:

A
Conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone and enhancing steroidogenesis
B
Conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone
C
Aromatization of testosterone to estradiol
D
Increasing the synthesis of LH
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. B. Conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone5 a -Reductase is the enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. 5 a -Reductase is associated with increasing the most potent androgen, dihydrotestosterone, and reducing LH secretion. Estrogens are associated with female secondary sex characteristics, although some androgens regulate pubic hair development.

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