During phase 3 of the menstrual cycle, what event causes the onset of menses?
a. Increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
b. Decrease in progesterone and estrogen
c. Increase in progesterone and estrogen
d. Decrease in estrogen only
B
If implantation, fertilization, or pregnancy does not occur, estrogen and progesterone levels drop, resulting in menses. Increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) occurs in phase 2 and is responsible for ovulation. Estrogen levels rise during the second phase and progesterone levels increase following the surge of LH during phase 3 in preparation for implantation of the fertilized egg.
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