As a woman goes through menopause what happens? (Select all that apply.)
A) Hypothalamus increases production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
B) Reversal of primary sex characteristics
C) Loss of calcium retention in bones
D) Serum lipid levels increase
E) Decreased serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)
A, C, D
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The follicles contained in the ovary become depleted over time, the ovaries no longer produce estrogen and progesterone, and menopause begins with the cessation of menses. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland produce increased levels of GnRH, FSH, and LH for a while in an attempt to stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. If that does not happen, the levels of these hormones fall back within a normal range in response to their own negative feedback systems. Menopause is associated with loss of many effects of these two hormones resulting in loss of calcium in the bones, increased serum lipid levels, and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. Primary sexual characteristics are not impacted.
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