The Menstrual Cycle Is an Example of a _________ Rhythm

question 112

Multiple Choice

The menstrual cycle is an example of a _________ rhythm. The sleep-wake cycle is an example of a ___________ rhythm.

• A)biological; biological and a circadian
• B)circadian; biological
• C)biological; circadian
• D)circadian; biological and a circadian

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Definitions:

Estradiol

A potent estrogen hormone involved in the regulation of the reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Testosterone

A hormone primarily produced in the testes in males and the ovaries in females, crucial for the development of male growth and masculine characteristics.

Sex Hormone

Biological compounds that play critical roles in sexual function and characteristics, including hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in a female, marking the onset of fertility.