In 2002, a Major Study Examining the Impact of Menopausal

question 66

Multiple Choice

In 2002, a major study examining the impact of menopausal hormone therapy was halted when it was discovered that there was a significant increase in the risk of developing

• A) diabetes.
• B) leukemia.
• C) breast cancer.
• D) uterine and ovarian cancers.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Arousal

A state of physiological and psychological alertness and responsiveness, varying in intensity from low to high.

Resistance

The act of opposing or withstanding; in psychology, it refers to the opposition to discussing, thinking about, or processing emotionally painful memories or feelings.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, composed of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases.