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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Progesterone maintains pregnancy primarily by:
Options
A Triggering uterine contractions
B Preventing uterine contractions and supporting pregnancy
Correct Answer
C Increasing cervical dilation
D Stimulating FSH secretion
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Progesterone prevents uterine contractions and supports pregnancy. It maintains the endometrial lining and suppresses immune responses that could reject the embryo.

Hint

This hormone keeps the uterus quiescent and maintains the pregnancy.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1383 of 2214
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