Which Statements Are True Regarding the Female Menstrual Cycle? (Select

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statements are true regarding the female menstrual cycle? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Initial cycles may dramatically vary in length.
• B)By adulthood, the commonly accepted cycle average is 28 (27 to 30) days.
• C)The length of a cycle varies among women.
• D)Up to 10 years before menopause, the intervals of the menstrual cycle begin to lengthen.
• E)Menopause is achieved when a woman is without a period for 2 years.

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