There Is Some Tentative Evidence That Estrogen May Shield Against

question 113

Multiple Choice

There is some tentative evidence that estrogen may shield against cognitive decline and even fend off:

• A) muscle spasms.
• B) Parkinson's disease.
• C) some forms of brain cancer.
• D) Alzheimer's disease.

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