When Two Variables Move in Opposite Directions,the Curve Relating Them

question 4

Multiple Choice

When two variables move in opposite directions,the curve relating them is

• A)upward sloping,and we say the variables are positively related.
• B)upward sloping,and we say the variables are negatively related.
• C)downward sloping,and we say the variables are positively related.
• D)downward sloping,and we say the variables are negatively related.

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Definitions:

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that is involved in the production of progesterone, essential for maintaining pregnancy.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play an essential role in the development and maintenance of female characteristics and reproductive systems.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy.

LH

Luteinizing hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.