HIV can significantly affect the hormonal balance in the human body. Hormones that are majorly affected by HIV include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone. These hormonal changes can cause several effects, including abnormal menses, weight loss, depression, fatigue, and decreased bone density and sexual desire.
Refresh your knowledge by answering this question about the role of hormones in HIV patients. Which of the following pairs of a hormone, its receptor, and their mechanism of action is responsible for frequent urination and thirst in HIV patients? Insulin - V1- Increases vascular resistance Antidiuretic hormone - V2 - Increases water reabsorption Antidiuretic hormone - V1 - Increases water reabsorption Aldosterone - AT1R - Amplifies gene expressing aquaporin channels ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes…
