A Possible Explanation of Why Women in Japan Experience a Lower

question 274

Multiple Choice

A possible explanation of why women in Japan experience a lower rate of hot flushes during menopause is that ____.

• A) cultural forces have dictated that hot flushes are inappropriate and Japanese women unconsciously suppress them
• B) soybean is a large part of their diet and it contains plant oestrogen
• C) ginger root is commonly consumed and it has been proven to suppress hot flushes
• D) fish is a large part of their diet and vitamin B12 is known to minimise hot flushes

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Definitions:

Coronary Artery Disease

A condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries due to the build-up of plaque, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart.

Blood Flow

The continuous circulation of blood through the heart and blood vessels, delivering nutrients and oxygen to and removing waste products from tissues throughout the body.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.

Coronary Artery Disease

A heart condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to a reduced blood supply to the heart muscle.