Read the following four statements (A - D) and answer as asked next them :
a) Stilbestrol is used in the treatment of female animals for infertility
b) Stilbestrol is a careinogen
c) Stilbestrol is induced lactation in sterile female animals
d) stilbestrol is synthetic progesterone
How many of above statement are correct ?

four

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three

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two

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one

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Solution

The correct option is C two
Stilbestrol is a synthetic estrogen medicine. It is also called as diethylstilbestrol. It is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is also used in the treatment of female animals for infertility and bitches for urinary incontinence. It is also used to increase the growth in cattle. Its also use to suppress lactation in female animals. However, its use has been stopped due to its carcinogenic effect.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Two.'

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