Menstruation Occurs in Response to

question 72

Multiple Choice

Menstruation occurs in response to

• A)an LH surge.
• B)diminished plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone.
• C)elevated plasma levels of hCG.
• D)elevation of plasma levels of FSH and LH.

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Definitions:

Dilate Blood Vessels

The process of widening or expanding the lumens of blood vessels, often to increase blood flow to certain areas of the body.

Glossopharyngeal Nerves

Cranial nerves IX that innervate the tongue and pharynx, playing key roles in taste, swallowing, and salivation.

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands that produce saliva to initiate digestion and moisten the mouth.

Sense of Smell

The ability to detect and interpret odors through receptors in the nose, technically known as olfaction.