The Number of Justices on the Supreme Court

question 36

Multiple Choice

The number of justices on the Supreme Court

• A)is set by the Constitution.
• B)is set by the president.
• C)used to be six, but is currently nine.
• D)used to be fifteen, but is currently nine.
• E)is set by the Constitution, and used to be six, but is currently nine.

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Definitions:

Progesterone

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

Estrogen Secretion

Estrogen Secretion refers to the production and release of estrogen hormones by the ovaries, which are vital in regulating the reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics in females.

Follicular Phase

The phase of the menstrual cycle during which follicles in the ovary mature, ending with ovulation.

Granulosa Cells

Specialized cells within the ovary that surround developing eggs (oocytes) and secrete hormones necessary for oocyte maturation and regulation of the menstrual cycle.