Age-Related _____ Degeneration Involves Damage to the Retinal Cells and Results

question 98

Short Answer

Age-related _____ degeneration involves damage to the retinal cells and results in the loss of central vision.

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of hormones responsible for the development and regulation of female characteristics and reproductive processes.

Granulosa Cells

Cells that line the follicle in the ovary and are responsible for the production of estrogen and the nourishment of the oocyte (egg cell).

GnRH Secretion

The release of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, a peptide hormone responsible for triggering the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins.

FSH/LH Surges

A rapid increase in the levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone, which triggers ovulation in females.