What is the role of progesterone hormone in women?
Correct answer: B. Development of the uterine lining
- A. Follicle development
- B. Development of the uterine lining
- C. Spermatogenesis
- D. Female secondary sex characteristics
Explanation
The main function of progesterone is to prepare the endometrium (lining of your uterus) for a fertilized egg to implant and grow. If a pregnancy doesn't occur, the endometrium sheds during your menstrual period. If conception occurs, progesterone increases to support the pregnancy.
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