Week 3: Tuesday, Sept 19th

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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?

Decreased knee extension strength Signup and view all the answers

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

Vasomotor symptoms Signup and view all the answers

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

Clinically noticeable side effects Signup and view all the answers

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

Adiposity Signup and view all the answers

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

Resistance training Signup and view all the answers

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

High-intensity interval training 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?

23.5% Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased muscle mass Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Decrease in number of Leydig cells of the testes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of testosterone in the body?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

LH Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many follicles do females have at birth?

750,000 Signup and view all the answers

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

Prepare the uterus for implantation Signup and view all the answers

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

LH & FSH Signup and view all the answers

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

They fall Signup and view all the answers

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