The Changes That Occur in a Woman's Body at Menopause

question 62

Multiple Choice

The changes that occur in a woman's body at menopause are due to

• A) atrophy of the thermoregulatory center of the hypothalamus.
• B) reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone.
• C) increased production of androgens by the adrenal gland.
• D) depletion of oocyte supply.
• E) fluid retention that disrupts the osmotic balance of the body.

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