MDCAT Biology MCQ #2437

During the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, rising estrogen levels eventually suppress the release of FSH. This is an example of:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #2437

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, rising estrogen levels eventually suppress the release of FSH. This is an example of:

    • A) Positive feedback
    • B) Feed-forward mechanism
    • C) Neutral feedback
    • D) Negative feedback

    Answer: Negative feedback

    Explanation: High estrogen levels inhibit FSH via negative feedback; positive feedback fails because it would amplify the signal rather than suppressing it.