Women have a tendency to retain water during part of the menstrual cycle because estrogen mimics the action of what?

A. ADH (antidiuretic hormone) promotes water retention by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys. Estrogen does not mimic the action of ADH.

B. Natriuretic peptide promote sodium excretion, which leads to water loss, not retention. Estrogen does not mimic this action.

C. Oxytocin is primarily involved in labor and lactation, not water retention. Estrogen does not mimic oxytocin's effects.

D. Aldosterone promotes sodium and water retention by increasing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys. Estrogen can mimic the action of aldosterone, leading to water retention during certain phases of the menstrual cycle.

A. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood, but they are not classified as "bad cholesterol."

B. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) is known as "good cholesterol" because it helps remove cholesterol from the arteries.

C. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are referred to as "bad cholesterol" because high levels of LDL can lead to the build-up of plaque in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

D. Chylomicrons are lipoproteins that transport dietary lipids from the intestines to other locations in the body. They are not classified as "bad cholesterol."