Jessica is experiencing menopause. She discusses hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with her gynecologist to help mitigate some of the symptoms of menopause. Jessica's gynecologist informs her that HRT____.
A. has no serious side effects
B. increases the risk of osteoporosis
C. decreases the risk of colon cancer
D. decreases the risk of strokes
Answer: C
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Sometimes people find themselves unable to move their postural muscles immediately after awakening Why?
a. Blood pressure is too low b. The motor nerves are inactive until body temperature reaches its normal level. c. An increase in light striking the eyes reflexively inhibits the motor neurons. d. Part of the brain is still asleep.
In a comparison of pseudopsychologies and valid psychological principles, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Pseudopsychologies are more of a nuisance and rarely do any harm. b. Valid psychological principles are based on observation and evidence, not opinions. c. Astrology's popularity shows that many people have difficulty separating valid psychology from systems that seem valid but are not. d. The pseudopsychology of graphology has been mistakenly used to determine who is hired, given bank credit, or selected for juries.
If Andrew is a normal, healthy baby who weighed 8 pounds at birth, about how much would you expect him to weigh at age 4 months:
a. 10 pounds b. 13 pounds c. 16 pounds d. 21 pounds
Silas is very anxious over an upcoming exam. Consequently, his adrenal glands will probably produce __________.
A. more testosterone B. less estrogen C. more cortisol D. less cortisol