Menopause (typically occurring during middle adulthood) is characterised by the following statements

Question

1. A woman's hormonal cycle changes because the ovaries secrete less Oestrogen.
2. A slight decrease in reproductive ability.
3. Cessation of menstruation.
4. It begins in the 40s and is completed by age 50 or 55.
5. Large quantities of the luteinising hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are secreted.

1,3 and 5.
1, 4 and 2.
2 and 4.
None of the above.
All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct answer is All of the above.

Let's break it down:

1. A woman's hormonal cycle changes because the ovaries secrete less Oestrogen. - True, as estrogen levels decline during menopause.
2. A slight decrease in reproductive ability. - True, as the transition to menopause reduces fertility.
3. Cessation of menstruation. - True, as menopause is defined by the cessation of menstrual periods.
4. It begins in the 40s and is completed by age 50 or 55. - True, menopause typically occurs between the ages of 40 and 55.
5. Large quantities of the luteinising hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are secreted. - True, as the levels of these hormones increase when the ovaries are less responsive to them due to decreased estrogen production.

Since all statements accurately describe aspects of menopause, the answer is indeed All of the above.