Dried Cervical Mucus Takes on a Fern-Shaped Pattern

question 73

Multiple Choice

Dried cervical mucus takes on a fern-shaped pattern

• A)after ovulation.
• B)just before menstruation.
• C)during menstruation.
• D)just before ovulation.

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Definitions:

Protein Hormone

Hormones that are peptides or proteins, involved in a wide range of bodily functions including growth, metabolism, and regulation of various physiological processes.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth and affects many other functions in both males and females.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, playing key roles in health and sexual development.

Semen

A bodily fluid containing spermatozoa, which is expelled during ejaculation and carries sperm for potential fertilization.