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Which hormone is the hallmark of menopause?

  • Estrogen (correct)
  • Progesterone
  • LH
  • FSH
  • What happens to the uterus postmenopause?

  • It becomes more flexible
  • It remains the same size
  • It shrinks up to 70% (correct)
  • It increases in size
  • What is the main cause of accelerated bone loss during menopause?

  • Decreased progesterone
  • Decreased LH
  • Decreased estrogen (correct)
  • Increased FSH
  • What physical performance changes are commonly observed in postmenopausal women?

    <p>Decreased knee extension strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom experienced by women during menopause?

    <p>Vasomotor symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) in men?

    <p>Clinically noticeable side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the strongest factor affecting the trajectory of age-related decline in testosterone?

    <p>Adiposity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exercise has shown inconsistent influence on basal testosterone levels in older men?

    <p>Resistance training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended exercise for men as testosterone declines?

    <p>High-intensity interval training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of community-dwelling men (40-70 years old) in the European Male Aging Study had clinically low testosterone levels?

    <p>23.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a health risk associated with menopause?

    <p>Increased muscle mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended exercise prescription for females post-menopause?

    <p>A combination of resistance exercises, weight-bearing activities, and aerobic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the pros of hormone therapy for post-menopausal women?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the decline in testosterone levels with age?

    <p>Decrease in number of Leydig cells of the testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of testosterone in the body?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for stimulating ovulation during the menstrual cycle?

    <p>LH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how many follicles do females have at birth?

    <p>750,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Estrogen and Progesterone during the menstrual cycle?

    <p>Prepare the uterus for implantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone(s) are released from the pituitary gland to regulate the menstrual cycle?

    <p>LH &amp; FSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Estrogen and Progesterone levels if no fertilization occurs during the menstrual cycle?

    <p>They fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

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