Monday January 18, 1999 - Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding DHEA  (dehydroepiandrosterone) is correct?

A. DHEA is a pituitary hormone that is currently marketed as a food supplement.
B. The FDA has approved DHEA for the treatment of HIV-infected patients with AIDS.
C. DHEA acts as a steroid precursor of both androgens and estrogens.
D. Physiologic plasma levels of DHEA remain relatively constant throughout life.
E. Long-term studies support the use of DHEA for a variety of indications.
 
 

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