Feedback Mechanisms in Menstrual Cycle
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Which mechanism is predominantly in action during early puberty?

  • Negative feedback mechanism (correct)
  • Positive feedback mechanism
  • Neutral feedback mechanism
  • Dual feedback mechanism
  • What is the role of estrogen in the hormone production process?

  • Stimulates the release of FSH from the pituitary gland
  • Stimulates the ovaries to release FSH
  • Inhibits the production of progesterone
  • Triggers the production of luteinizing hormone (correct)
  • How do positive and negative feedback systems differ in response to a change in a controlled condition?

  • Both systems amplify the initial change
  • Positive feedback strengthens the change, negative feedback reverses it (correct)
  • Positive feedback inhibits any change, negative feedback amplifies it
  • Both systems reverse the change
  • What is the main purpose of the uterine cycle in the menstrual cycle?

    <p>To prepare the uterus for pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does menstruation typically occur in the menstrual cycle?

    <p>When the uterus lining breaks down and sheds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do hormones play in the menstrual cycle?

    <p>Hormones control the monthly changes in the reproductive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers menstruation in women who do not get pregnant?

    <p>Low levels of estrogen and progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the ovarian cycle in the menstrual cycle?

    <p>Preparation for pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can the bleeding during menstruation typically last in women?

    <p>3-6 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the body to initiate menstruation if a woman is not pregnant?

    <p>Decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of hormones in the menstrual cycle?

    <p>Control specific body organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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