Which of the Following Explains Why Men Are Much More

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why men are much more prone to life-threatening diseases than are women?

• A) they work in hazardous occupations
• B) they tend to have more traumatic events in their lives
• C) they tend to go to doctors more often and are therefore diagnosed more often
• D) they exercise more strenuously than women

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Definitions:

Biological Sex

The classification of individuals as male or female based on physical and genetic characteristics, such as chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from conception to birth.

Klinefelter's Syndrome

A genetic condition affecting males, characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome, leading to various physical, developmental, and reproductive challenges.

Masculine Physique

Physical characteristics traditionally associated with men, such as greater muscle mass and strength.