Women tend to have a higher life expectancy than men and lower death rates throughout life. This has been attributed to:
A. women's greater propensity for risk-taking.
B. the beneficial effects of the hormone testosterone on both cardiovascular and cognitive health.
C. genetic protection given by the second X chromosome.
D. the focus given by doctors on controlling risk factors for heart diseases in women than in men.
Answer: C
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