Tamoxifen is known to decrease bone density in premenopausal women and increase bone density in postmenopausal women. On the basis of these effects one can characterize Tamoxifen as a(n):
A. Estrogen receptor partial agonist
B. Progesterone receptor agonist
C. Androgen receptor antagonist
D. Aromatase inhibitor
E. GnRH agonist
Ans: A. Estrogen receptor partial agonist
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