Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Effects of Hysterectomy

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the effects of hysterectomy on female sexuality is true?

• A) Most women experience a decrease in sexual responsiveness.
• B) Most women find that it enhances their sexual functioning.
• C) The effects can vary, depending upon the woman.
• D) There are no data available on this subject.

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Definitions:

Neurogenesis

The process by which neurons are generated from neural stem cells and progenitor cells.

Plasticity

The ability of the brain and nervous system to change and adapt in structure and function in response to experience or injury.

Functional Connectivity

The study of how different parts of the brain are connected and communicate with each other, especially in terms of correlated neural activities.

Split Brain

A condition, often resulting from surgery to treat epilepsy, in which the connection between the two hemispheres of the brain (corpus callosum) is severed, affecting communication and coordination between them.