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What is the main reason why human females experience menopause?
What is the main reason why human females experience menopause?
- It is an artefact of recent increases in lifespan
- Their egg supply is fixed at birth
- It is a random occurrence
- It is a result of evolutionary adaptation (correct)
Which of the following species does not experience menopause?
Which of the following species does not experience menopause?
- Short-finned pilot whales
- Beluga whales
- Narwhals
- Gorillas (correct)
What is the risk associated with older mothers having more children?
What is the risk associated with older mothers having more children?
- They may have fewer grandchildren
- They may lose genetic investment in their children
- They may not be able to provide enough food for their families
- Their offspring may have a greater risk of defects (correct)
