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Joan was going through menopause and was suddenly feeling hot. What is the reason for her “hot flash”?

Hormonal trigger of vasomotor activity
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Answer - A - During menopause, there are major hormonal changes that occur in the female body. Hormones are known triggers of vasomotor activity. These hormones are basically becoming “chaotic” and inappropriately activate vasodilation, causing the sense of a hot flash.

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