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1

The phase of the menstrual cycle following ovulation is called the or phase.
2

Toxic shock syndrome is caused by an abnormal growth of a Staphylococcus bacterium in the vagina.
A)True
B)False
3

A woman's basal body temperature generally takes a dip on the day of ovulation and then shows a noticeable rise on the day after ovulation.
A)True
B)False
4

are the hormonelike substances that are responsible for menstrual cramps.
5

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) consists of physical and psychological symptoms, including depression, irritability, breast pain and water retention.
A)True
B)False
6

Research shows that there are fluctuations in women's athletic and intellectual performance over the phases of the menstrual cycle.
A)True
B)False
7

Research indicates that some women experience mood shifts over the phases of the menstrual cycle, but other women do not experience such mood shifts.
A)True
B)False
8

While hormone replacement therapy has been shown to be effective in treating the physical symptoms of menopause in some women, recent trials indicate the need for individual evaluation and an assessment of health risks.
A)True
B)False
9

Challenging the notion of the empty-nest syndrome, one sociologist found in interviews with middle-aged women that their predominant feeling about the departure of their children was relief.
A)True
B)False
10

A common problem for older men is a benign enlargement of the .





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