Why Is the Suicide Rate for Males Much Higher Than

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why is the suicide rate for males much higher than females?

• A) The degree of psychiatric disturbances present in males who attempt suicide is more severe.
• B) The methods used by males are more lethal.
• C) Males tend to be more serious in their intent to commit suicide.
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Antagonists

Substances that bind to receptors in the body and block or dampen the effects of agonists, often used in pharmaceuticals to inhibit certain actions within the body.

Cleanup Enzyme

A type of enzyme that breaks down and removes unwanted or damaged molecules within a cell, helping to maintain cellular health and function.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress; it plays roles in alertness, arousal, and the regulation of blood pressure.

Hormone

A chemical released by a gland. Hormones travel through the bloodstream and influence functions such as metabolic rate, arousal level, and the liver’s sugar output.