Osteoarthritis is usually caused by
A) genetic factors.
B) repetitive motion.
C) effects of injury.
D) All of the answers are correct.
All of the following factors put women at higher risk than men for osteoporosis EXCEPT
A) testosterone in males helps maintain bone mass in men as they age.
B) women live an average of five years longer than men, and bone loss increases with age.
C) falling estrogen levels after menopause accelerate bone loss.
D) many women strive to stay thin and keep their body weight low in their youth, which can result in lower bone density.
Menopause officially begins
A) when a woman turns 50.
B) twelve months after a woman's last period.
C) when a woman begins to experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and night sweats.
D) when a woman's menstrual cycle slows down.
Most age-related hearing loss is a result of
A) listening to loud music.
B) increased fluid in the inner ear.
C) damage to microscopic hair cells in the inner ear.
D) damage to the outer ear.
Penny is a 45-year-old female who is experiencing changes in her menstrual cycle, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. Her symptoms are most likely due to
A) menopause.
B) premenstrual syndrome.
C) PMDD.
D) perimenopause.