So-Called "Combination" Birth Control Pills Function in Contraception by

question 90

Multiple Choice

So-called "combination" birth control pills function in contraception by

• A) inhibiting the release of GnRH, FSH, and LH.
• B) irritating the uterine lining so as to prevent implantation.
• C) causing spontaneous abortions.
• D) blocking progesterone receptors, so that pregnancy cannot be maintained.
• E) binding to and inactivating any sperm that enter the oviduct.

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