Does a woman ovulate during pregnancy? Why or why not?
A) No, because she doesn't have any more follicles in the ovaries.
B) No, because negative feedback on the hypothalamus prevents new follicles from maturing.
C) No, because the developing embryo prevents any new blastulas from implanting.
D) Yes, because the uterine cycle continues to function.
E) Yes, because the ovarian cycle continues to function.

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A woman does not ovulate during pregnancy because of negative feedback on the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary, which prevents any new follicles from maturing.

Does a Woman Ovulate During Pregnancy? Why or Why Not