Which of the following is true of the rat estrous cycle?
a. The uterine lining is lost on day 4 of the cycle.
b. The estrous cycle is controlled by adrenal hormones.
c. Ovulation is not required for sexual behavior during the estrous cycle.
d. The rat estrous cycle lasts 4 days.
e. Removal of the ovaries does not disrupt the estrous cycle once it has been established in the adult female.
Question 2
Which of the following is known to speed up the onset of female puberty?
a. forced exercise and dieting
b. low levels of body fat
c. high plasma levels of leptin
d. malnutrition
e. consumption of a low-energy diet