Cycle regulationHardQuestion 9184
Question
Menstruation begins largely because of the decline of:
- AOestrogen and progesteroneCorrect
- BGrowth hormone and insulin
- CThyroxine and melatonin
- DAdrenaline and glucagon
Correct answer
Oestrogen and progesterone
Explanation
Regression of the corpus luteum reduces ovarian steroids, causing the endometrium to break down and shed.