Which of the Following Is a Hormone That Is Produced

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a hormone that is produced by the ovaries and plays a part in the menstrual cycle by helping to maintain the lining of the uterus for conception and in pregnancy?

• A)Estrogen
• B)Progesterone.
• C)Testosterone
• D)Thyroxine

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Definitions:

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, responsible for controlling the diameter of the pupil and thus the amount of light reaching the retina.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue and other parts of the mouth that detect the five basic taste sensations: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Olfactory Nerves

A pair of cranial nerves that convey sensory information related to smell from the nose to the brain.

Pinna

The visible part of the ear that is outside the head, which functions in capturing sound waves and directing them into the ear canal.