Oral Contraceptives Primarily Prevent Conception by

question 63

Multiple Choice

Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by

• A)reducing the number of sperm that penetrate the cervix by thickening cervical mucus.
• B)blocking sperm from reaching the ovum.
• C)changing the acidity of the vaginal canal.
• D)preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum.

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