Asked by Harman Sekhon on Apr 23, 2024
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The uterine cycle at day 12 would primarily be under the influence of
A) estrogen.
B) progesterone.
C) epinephrine.
D) thyroxin.
E) testosterone.
Uterine Cycle
The monthly cycle of changes in the uterus, including menstruation and the development of the endometrium, in preparation for possible pregnancy.
- Familiarize oneself with the roles and influences of different hormones on the human reproductive system.
- Identify the stages and characteristics of the uterine and ovarian cycles.
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Charlie McConnell7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
At day 12 of the uterine cycle, the ovarian follicle is still developing and has not yet ovulated. At this point, estrogen is primarily responsible for thickening the endometrial lining of the uterus in preparation for potential implantation of an embryo.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the roles and influences of different hormones on the human reproductive system.
- Identify the stages and characteristics of the uterine and ovarian cycles.