Which of the Following Is a Benefit of Hormone Replacement

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if started early in menopause?

• A) reduces the risk of heart attack
• B) reduces the risk of colon cancer
• C) relieves hot flashes
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located just beneath the liver, storing bile secreted by the liver and releasing it into the small intestine.

Pancreatic Enzymes

Digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas used to break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the intestines during the digestive process.

Ileocecal Sphincter

A structure that controls the movement of chime from the ileum to the cecum.

Chyme

The mixture of food and gastric juice.