As a Woman Ages, the Ovaries Produce Less _____, Causing

question 10

Multiple Choice

As a woman ages, the ovaries produce less _____, causing cessation of ovulation and menstruation.

• A)epinephrine and norepinephrine
• B)estrogen and progesterone
• C)follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
• D)oxytocin and thyroxin

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of behaviour by making the avoidance of an undesirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Operant Conditioning

The control of behaviour by manipulating its consequences.

Unpleasant Consequence

An adverse or negative outcome that follows an undesired behavior, serving as a deterrent.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.