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Mary Is 50 Years Old and Has Entered Menopause

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Mary is 50 years old and has entered menopause. During a checkup, a bone scan reveals the beginnings ofosteoporosis. Her physician suggests hormone therapy. What hormone might she prescribe for Mary?


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Muscle Cells

Specialized cells capable of contracting and relaxing, contributing to movement and support in the body.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process of energy production in cells involving oxygen to break down food molecules and produce ATP.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate; a nucleotide that serves as the primary energy carrier in all living organisms, driving many biological processes.

Energy Stored

The potential energy held by an object, substance, or system due to its position or state, which can be converted into work.

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