The "Pear Shape" (Fat Stored in the Hips, Thighs, and Buttocks)

question 52

Multiple Choice

The "pear shape" (fat stored in the hips, thighs, and buttocks) is typical of

• A) older (postmenopausal) women.
• B) older men.
• C) younger (premenopausal) women.
• D) younger men.

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Definitions:

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics, roles, and behaviors typically associated with being male or female in a society.

Reproductive Function

Biological processes and systems involved in producing offspring, including the menstrual cycle, fertilization, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Menopause

A natural biological process signifying the end of a woman's reproductive years, typically occurring in the late 40s to early 50s.

Housewife's Disease

A colloquial term historically used to describe physical or psychological ailments attributed to women who were confined to domestic roles, reflecting dated and sexist attitudes.