Asked by Brianna McLean on May 17, 2024
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Unpleasant perimenopausal sensations, such as night sweats, hot flushes, and hot flashes, are caused by the deficit of ______.
A) testosterone
B) epinephrine
C) estrogen
D) adrenaline
Perimenopausal
The transition phase before menopause, marked by changes in menstrual cycle and symptoms like hot flashes.
Estrogen
A group of steroid hormones that play a vital role in the development and functioning of female reproductive tissues, as well as secondary sexual characteristics.
Testosterone
A steroid hormone that is the primary male sex hormone, playing key roles in the development of male reproductive tissues as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass.
- Acquire knowledge on the operational and problematic aspects of diverse hormones in the human body.
Verified Answer
AA
aashish acharyaMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
These symptoms are primarily due to a decrease in estrogen levels during the perimenopausal period.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the operational and problematic aspects of diverse hormones in the human body.