How Does the Oral Contraceptive, Mifepristone, Block the Action of Progesterone

question 36

Multiple Choice

How does the oral contraceptive, mifepristone, block the action of progesterone?

• A) by binding to the receptor sites of progesterone
• B) by inhibiting the synthesis of progesterone
• C) by converting the excess progesterone into cholesterol
• D) by breaking down the progesterone molecules present in the body

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