Why are women older than age 65 years in developed countries affected more by symptoms of arthritis than men?

a. decreases in estrogen levels
b. unknown reasons
c. testosterone reduces the likelihood of arthritis
d. arthritis is carried on the X-chromosome

Answer: B

Psychology

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a. gerontology b. senescence c. ageism d. osteoporosis

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a. good; spring and summer months b. good; winter months c. bad; spring and summer months d. bad; winter months

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