Question detail
What is the primary role of oestrogen in the female reproductive system?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. To stimulate sperm production
- B. To maintain the uterus lining
- C. To regulate blood glucose levels
- D. To control male secondary sexual characteristics
Answer
The correct option is To maintain the uterus lining. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe oestrogen and progesterone as hormones involved in maintaining the uterus lining in the subtopic Hormones in human reproduction.
Explanation
The correct option is To maintain the uterus lining. To maintain the uterus lining is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe oestrogen and progesterone as hormones involved in maintaining the uterus lining. This belongs to the subtopic Hormones in human reproduction within Hormonal coordination in humans, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Hormones in human reproduction.
Common mistake
Confusing Roles of Hormones
Students often confuse the roles of oestrogen and progesterone, thinking they have the same function in maintaining the uterus lining.
Remember that oestrogen helps to build up the uterus lining, while progesterone maintains it after ovulation. Clarifying their distinct roles can help avoid this confusion.
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