If a Secondary Oocyte Is Fertilized and Successfully Implants in the Uterine

question 94

Multiple Choice

If a secondary oocyte is fertilized and successfully implants in the uterine lining,it becomes a pre-embryo and begins to secrete

• A)progesterone.
• B)estrogen.
• C)gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
• D)human chorionic gonadotropin.
• E)gonadotropin-inhibiting hormone.

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Definitions:

Thymus

A gland that lies between the lungs. It secretes a hormone called thymosin.

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An endocrine gland located in the neck, which produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolism, energy levels, and growth.