Describe Three Factors That Contribute to the High Degree of Sensitivity

question 5

Essay

Describe three factors that contribute to the high degree of sensitivity of signal transduction systems.

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Definitions:

Genitourinary Syndrome

A collection of symptoms and signs associated with a decrease in estrogen and other sex steroids involving changes to the genital and urinary organs.

Menstrual Flow

The shedding of the uterine lining that occurs in cycles, typically monthly, in individuals of reproductive age without pregnancy.

Vulvovaginal Atrophy

Thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls that occurs after menopause due to decreased estrogen levels.