Figure 43.17 Which of the following statements about the menstrual cycle is false? a. Progesterone levels rise during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle and the secretory phase of the uterine cycle. b. Menstruation occurs just after LH and FSH levels peak. c. Menstruation occurs after progesterone levels drop. d. Estrogen levels rise before ovulation, while progesterone levels rise after. Figure 43.17 Rising and falling hormone levels result in progression of the ovarian and menstrual cycles. (credit: modification of work by Mikael Häggström)
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Question
Figure 43.17 Which of the following statements about the menstrual cycle is false?
a. Progesterone levels rise during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle and the secretory phase of the uterine cycle.
b. Menstruation occurs just after LH and FSH levels peak.
c. Menstruation occurs after progesterone levels drop.
d. Estrogen levels rise before ovulation, while progesterone levels rise after.
Figure 43.17 Rising and falling hormone levels result in progression of the ovarian and menstrual cycles. (credit: modification of work by Mikael Häggström)
Solution
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The given options are:
a. Progesterone levels rise during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle and the secretory phase of the uterine cycle.
b. Menstruation occurs just after LH and FSH levels peak.
c. Menstruation occurs after progesterone levels drop.
d. Estrogen levels rise before ovulation, while progesterone levels rise after.
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