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:

Osteoclasts

Cells responsible for the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue, playing a critical role in bone growth, healing, and remodeling.

Carpals

The eight small bones that make up the wrist, connecting the hand to the forearm.

Clavicles

Long bones that serve as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone, known as collarbones.

Tarsals

The seven bones in the foot that form the ankle and the back part of the foot arch, contributing to its structure and movement.