Which of the following is one reason heart disease is slightly more common in men than in women?

A. Women have a faster basal heart rate.
B. Women generally handle stress better than men.
C. Hormones produced during the childbearing years reduce the risk in women.
D. Women are more active and exercise more frequently than men.


Answer: C

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