Factor

question 67

Multiple Choice

Factor:

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Oral Contraceptives

Medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy, commonly known as birth control pills.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of female characteristics and reproductive functions.

Uterine Lining

The inner layer of the uterus, also known as the endometrium, which thickens during the menstrual cycle to prepare for possible pregnancy.