Which Steroid Is Responsible for Both the Successful Initiation and Completion

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which steroid is responsible for both the successful initiation and completion of pregnancy?

• A)cholesterol
• B)sphingosine
• C)chylomicron
• D)progesterone
• E)cortisone

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