What Causes the Vasomotor Flushes (Hot Flashes) That Are Associated

question 31

Multiple Choice

What causes the vasomotor flushes (hot flashes) that are associated with declining ovarian function with age?

• A)Decreased estrogen levels
• B)Absence of estrogen
• C)Increased estrogen levels
• D)Rapid changes in estrogen levels

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Definitions:

HAc

A shorthand notation for acetic acid, a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH.

K

Symbol for Potassium, a soft, silvery-white metallic element essential for plant growth and human nutrition.

M

In the context of concentration, M stands for molarity, a measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution, defined as moles per liter.

Equilibrium Reaction

A chemical reaction in which the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, so that the concentrations of the reactants and products do not change with time.