Madelyn Is in Her 40s

question 170

Multiple Choice

Madelyn is in her 40s. Her menstrual cycle is irregular and she is experiencing "hot flashes" that are keeping her awake at night. The changes Madelyn is experiencing are called __________.

• A) the climacteric
• B) perimenopause
• C) menopause
• D) andropause

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Definitions:

Genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics among organisms.

Twin-study

A research method used to investigate the relative importance of genetics and environment by comparing the similarities between monozygotic and dizygotic twins.

Adoption Studies

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Genetic Influence

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