Increasing Age in Women Is _____________

question 57

Multiple Choice

Increasing age in women is _____________.

• A) not a factor in fertility.
• B) associated with decreased fertility.
• C) associated with increased fertility.
• D) is only a factor in fertility when women are over 45 years old.

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Definitions:

Lateral Line

A system of sense organs found in aquatic vertebrates, used to detect movements and vibrations in the surrounding water.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that are crucial for maintaining balance and sensing motion.

Cochleae

The spiral-shaped, auditory portion of the inner ear responsible for transforming sound into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain.

Ampullae

Bulb-shaped structures, often found in the anatomy of various animals, serving functions such as balance in fish or storage in plants.