Multiple choice

Which among the following hormones is a main component of oral contraceptives?

  1. Follicle-stimulating hormone

  2. Luteinizing hormone

  3. Prolactin

  4. Progesterone
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Oral contraceptives generally contain progesterone. By maintaining a higher level of progesterone through contraceptives, the signals from the brain to the ovaries initiate the ovarian cycle, which lead to suppression of follicle maturation and ovulation takes place.

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