​Menopause Is Associated with A(n)_____

question 21

Multiple Choice

​Menopause is associated with a(n) _____.

• A) ​decline in muscle mass
• B) ​increase in abdominal fat
• C) ​addition of bone mass
• D) ​lower risk of cardiovascular disease
• E) ​decrease in elasticity of the skin

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Definitions:

Mitochondrion

An organelle found in large numbers in most cells, where it produces energy through cellular respiration.

Mitochondrion

A membrane-bound cell organelle that generates most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized muscle cells found in the heart that have the unique ability to contract and relax without conscious thought, enabling the heart to pump blood.

ATP

ATP, or Adenosine Triphosphate, is the primary molecule for storing and transferring energy in cells, enabling various biological processes.