Following Ovulation, Rising Levels of Estrogen

question 52

Multiple Choice

Following ovulation, rising levels of estrogen

• A) stimulate the endometrium to continue to proliferate.
• B) inhibit the production of progesterone.
• C) initiate a hormone cascade that triggers LH to rise, then FSH, followed by a sharp decline in GnRH.
• D) promote the release of the "old" endometrium.
• E) prevent implantation of the zygote.

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Definitions:

Vertebral Column

The spine or backbone; a column of vertebrae in the back that protects the spinal cord and supports the body.

Lumbar

Refers to the lower part of the spine between the thoracic region and the sacrum.

Sacrum

A triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed by the fusion of several vertebrae, and situated between the two hip bones.

Thoracic Region

The part of the body that is located between the neck and the abdomen, housing the heart and lungs among other vital organs.