Estrogen is involved in calcium metabolism as well as female reproductive functions. This is why post-menopause, women experience which of the following conditions as a result of decreased estrogen?

a. gall stones
b. dementia
c. osteoporosis
d. arthritis


c. osteoporosis

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a. epinephrine b. aldosterone c. oxytocin d. PTH

e. thyroid hormone

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What is the key difference in defining "obese" and defining "overweight"?

A) An obese person always carries weight as excess muscle. B) An obese person always carries weight as excess fat. C) An overweight person always carries weight as excess fat. D) The two terms mean the same thing.

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The blastopore is the opening to the blastocoel. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Making and breaking molecules in the body require the aid of ________ to help the reactions proceed.

A. blood B. enzymes C. water D. heat

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