Menopause Is Characterized by

question 74

Multiple Choice

Menopause is characterized by

• A) reduced synthesis of ovarian steroids despite high levels of gonadotropin hormones.
• B) a decline in production of the gonadotropin hormones by the anterior pituitary gland.
• C) wearing away of the uterine endometrium.
• D) an increase in the blood supply to the ovaries.
• E) a halt in the synthesis of gonadotropin-releasing hormone by the brain.

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