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During the menstruation phase, which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary follicles?
During the menstruation phase, which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary follicles?
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (correct)
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
In the preovulatory phase, what causes the decrease in FSH production?
In the preovulatory phase, what causes the decrease in FSH production?
- Increased production of estrogen and inhibin by secondary follicles (correct)
- Decreased production of progesterone by the dominant mature follicle
- Decreased production of estrogen and inhibin by secondary follicles
- Increased production of progesterone by the dominant mature follicle
What triggers ovulation at the end of the preovulatory phase?
What triggers ovulation at the end of the preovulatory phase?
- Low levels of estrogen exerting negative feedback on FSH and LH production
- Low levels of progesterone exerting negative feedback on FSH and LH production
- High levels of estrogen exerting positive feedback on FSH and LH production (correct)
- High levels of progesterone exerting positive feedback on FSH and LH production
If fertilization does not occur, what happens to the endometrium?
If fertilization does not occur, what happens to the endometrium?
Which glands are homologous to the prostate gland in males?
Which glands are homologous to the prostate gland in males?
What is the function of the greater vestibular (Bartholin's) glands?
What is the function of the greater vestibular (Bartholin's) glands?
Which structure is homologous to the erectile tissues of the penis?
Which structure is homologous to the erectile tissues of the penis?