The natural cessation of the menstrual cycle is ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


menopause
Menopause is the natural cessation of the menstrual cycle, which usually occurs between ages 45 and 55. Menopause can also be brought on by a hysterectomy.

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A. results of diagnostic testing. B. prognosis. C. risks and benefits of treatment options. D. all of the above.

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This area of public health collects data on the number of sexually transmitted diseases

A) Surveillance B) Monitoring C) Epidemiology D) Reporting

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Muscular endurance can be measured in the lower extremities with

a. push-ups. c. bent leg sit-ups. b. bench jumps. d. the sit and reach.

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You have a patient who needs to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. What is the best way to explain this to the patient?

A. "The doctor says you need surgery." B. "You need to undergo a TAH-BSO." C. "The doctor wants you to undergo a surgery called TAH-BSO, which is the removal of your uterus, tubes, and ovaries." D. "You will need to sign the form for the necessary surgery."

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