Which of the Choices Below Occurs If Implantation Is Successful

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the choices below occurs if implantation is successful?

• A) The ovarian cycle begins.
• B) The corpus luteum is maintained until the placenta takes over its hormone-producing functions.
• C) The corpus luteum degenerates and becomes the corpus albicans.
• D) Increased levels of FSH will be produced.

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Definitions:

Sodium Cyclopentadienide

An organosodium compound derived from cyclopentadiene, acting as a strong base and nucleophile in organic synthesis.

Relative Acidities

A comparison of the acid strengths of different substances.

pKa

A quantitative measure of the strength of an acid in solution, being the negative log of the acid dissociation constant (Ka).

Tropylium Ion

A positively charged ion (cyclic cation) with the formula C7H7+, known for its aromatic stability.