Research on Hormones and Mood During the Menstrual Cycle Indicates

question 47

Multiple Choice

Research on hormones and mood during the menstrual cycle indicates that ______.

• A) factors such as stress, health, and social support may be more important than mood
• B) hormone levels drop off sharply, leading to a more depressed mood
• C) premenstrual tension occurs as a result of hormone increases
• D) progesterone is high and mood fluctuates considerably

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