Menstruation Begins Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

Menstruation begins because

• A)the pituitary triggers it.
• B)luteinizing hormone is at its peak.
• C)estrogen activity peaks.
• D)progesterone production is highest.
• E)progesterone and estrogen levels decline.

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem that plays key roles in regulating sleep, breathing, and coordination between different parts of the brain.

Ganglion Cells

Neurons located in the retina that process visual information and transmit it to the brain through the optic nerve.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and function best in relatively bright light.

Visual Information

Visual information encompasses details that are perceived through the sense of sight, including colors, shapes, motion, and spatial relationships, which are processed by the visual cortex.