Question detail
What is the effect of progesterone on the uterus?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. It stimulates ovulation
- B. It thickens the uterine lining
- C. It decreases blood flow to the uterus
- D. It promotes the release of eggs
Answer
The correct option is It thickens the uterine 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 It thickens the uterine lining. It thickens the uterine 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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