Women are less likely than men to suffer from a heart attack. This is thought to be true because
A) women have less stressful lives than men.
B) men have testosterone and women do not.
C) women have estrogen and men do not.
D) women tend to take better care of their health.
E) women have a genetic resistance that prevents them from having heart attacks.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Estrogen has a protective effect on the cardiovascular system, reducing the risk of heart disease and heart attack in women. Therefore, women are less likely to suffer from a heart attack than men, who do not have estrogen.

Women Are Less Likely Than Men to Suffer from a Heart