Which of the Following Is a Benefit of Hormone Therapy

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of hormone therapy (HT) for the treatment of symptoms of menopause in women?

• A)It delays the onset of menopause.
• B)It protects women from osteoporosis.
• C)It reduces the risk of venous thrombosis.
• D)It prevents the occurrence of stroke.

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Definitions:

HDL Cholesterol Levels

Measurements of the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often referred to as "good" cholesterol, which helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Plaque

A deposit on teeth that consists of bacteria, their acids, and debris; also refers to other accumulations in the body's arteries.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the various parts of the body.

Polycythemia

An excess of red blood cells.