________ Refers to a Phenomenon in Which the Fetus Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

________ refers to a phenomenon in which the fetus is sometimes able to slow down the rate of growth when it senses environmental stresses and drops in nutrition.

• A) Conservation hypothesis
• B) Parsimonious genotype hypothesis
• C) Sparing nutrient hypothesis
• D) Thrifty phenotype hypothesis

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Definitions:

GnRH

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, a hormone responsible for the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland.

FSH

Follicle Stimulating Hormone, a gonadotropin involved in the regulation of reproductive processes.

LH

LH, or Luteinizing Hormone, is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, playing a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females, and testosterone production in males.

Uterine Tube

A pair of tubes leading from the ovaries of female mammals into the uterus, through which the egg travels during ovulation.