Immediately Prior to Ovulation, the Basal Body Temperature

question 124

Multiple Choice

Immediately prior to ovulation, the basal body temperature:

• A) rises slightly.
• B) drops slightly.
• C) is much more consistent than at other points of the menstrual cycle.
• D) drops significantly.

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