It is thought that one reason lesbians are more at risk of breast and endometrial cancers than heterosexual women is because ____

a. of the emotional stress that lesbians undergo because of fear of discrimination and homophobia
b. oral contraceptives and childbirth lessen a woman's risk of these cancers
c. the gene that contributes to Lesbianism also increases the risk of these cancers
d. studies show that lesbians tend to have longer menstrual cycles, which can increase the risk of these cancers


ANS: B

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