Multiple choice

Which of the following sets represents synthetic oestrogens only?

  1. Chlorotrianisene, estrone, estriol

  2. Diethylstilbestrol, estrone, fosfestrol

  3. Estriol, diethylstilbestrol, fosfestrol

  4. Chlorotrianisene, diethylstilbestrol, fosfestrol

  5. Estrone, estriol, fosfestrol
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Explanation

Chlorotrianisene is a non-steroidal synthetic oestrogen that was formerly used for the treatment of menopause, deficiencies in ovary function, and prostate cancer. Diethylstilbestrol is a synthetic nonsteroidal oestrogen that was first synthesized in 1938. Fosfestrol is a synthetic oestrogen used as an antineoplastic agent.

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