Declining Levels of Estrogen Typically Do Not Increase the Risk

question 122

Multiple Choice

Declining levels of estrogen typically do not increase the risk of

• A)osteoporosis.
• B)memory loss.
• C)weight loss.
• D)cardiovascular disease.

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Definitions:

Deactivating Group

A substituent attached to an aromatic ring that decreases the rate of electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Activating Group

A substituent attached to a reactive center in a chemical compound that increases the compound’s reactivity.

Inductive Destabilization

The destabilization of a molecule due to the transmission of charge through bonds, typically affecting reactivity and stability.

Resonance

A concept in chemistry where a molecule is represented by two or more structures to depict its electron distribution more accurately.