The production of eggs in females is a coordinated process that involves multiple regions in the body generating and releasing hormones

Which of the following statements are true and
which are false regarding hormones of the female reproductive system?
____ The release of FSH is preceded by neurons of the hypothalamus releasing
acetylcholine.
____ The corpus luteum secretes both estradiol and progesterone.
____ The surge in LH is preceded by a surge in estradiol.
____ Failure of fertilization causes a decrease in progesterone and estradiol and signals the
end of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
What will be an ideal response?


f The release of FSH is preceded by neurons of the hypothalamus releasing acetylcholine.
f The corpus luteum secretes both estradiol and progesterone.
t The surge in LH is preceded by a surge in estradiol.
t Failure of fertilization causes a decrease in progesterone and estradiol and signals the end
of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.

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