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What is true of tamoxifen:
A. It can induce endometrial proliferation in
postmenopausal women
B. It exerts antiestrogenic activity in bone
C. It raises LDL-cholesterol levels
D. It is ineffective in estrogen receptor-negative
breast cancer
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A. It can induce endometrial proliferation in
postmenopausal women
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