Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Climacteric

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the climacteric?

• A) It typically lasts 15 years.
• B) It is the end of menopause.
• C) It is a result of a decline in testosterone in men during middle adulthood.
• D) It is the steep decline in hormones that occurs for women during middle adulthood.

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