The Graph Below Shows the Levels of Estrogen and Progesterone

question 23

Multiple Choice

The graph below shows the levels of estrogen and progesterone over the course of the menstrual cycle.
What event is caused by the rapid decrease in hormones in the region indicated by the arrow in the upper right portion of the graph?

• A)ovulation
• B)menstruation
• C)formation of the corpus luteum
• D)follicle maturation

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