Approved by the FDA in 2000, RU-486 Is A

question 63

Multiple Choice

Approved by the FDA in 2000, RU-486 is a:

• A)synthetic hormone that prevents a woman from ovulating.
• B)form of emergency contraception commonly known as the "morning after pill."
• C)medication that causes the uterine lining to break down, making it impossible for a current pregnancy to continue.
• D)synthetic hormone that suppresses sperm production and reduces sperm motility.

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Definitions:

Sense Organs

Specialized structures that detect external stimuli, allowing organisms to perceive the world around them.

Energy

The capacity to do work or to produce changes within a system, typically measured in joules or calories.

Sensation

The initial detection of stimulus energy (e.g., sound, light) by sensory organs and its conversion into neural signals.

Efferent Nervous System

Part of the nervous system responsible for carrying motor signals from the central nervous system to the body, controlling actions.