After Ovulation

question 4

Multiple Choice

After ovulation,

• A) gonadotropin levels rise quickly.
• B) estrogen levels rise quickly.
• C) progesterone becomes the dominant hormone.
• D) LH levels decrease slowly.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs in the synapse that store neurotransmitters and release them into the synaptic cleft to transmit neural signals between neurons.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal in the electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required to activate a sensory system or produce a response in a physiological or psychological system.

Inhibitory Stimulation

A neural process that decreases the likelihood of a neuron firing, thereby reducing or preventing certain neural activities.