Progestins Are a Specific Type of Steroid Whose Function Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

Progestins are a specific type of steroid whose function is to

• A)maintain pregnancy.
• B)promote development of secondary male sex characteristics.
• C)promote development of secondary female sex characteristics.
• D)regulate the sodium/potassium balance in cellular fluids.
• E)regulate glucose metabolism.

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