Explain how contraceptive pills containing estradiol and progestin work.
What will be an ideal response?
When used together, estradiol and progestin suppress the action of LH and FSH and thereby ovulation. Progestin blocks LH and ovulation, and, by causing the cervical mucus to become thick and sticky, it induces a barrier to sperm.
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a. 5-7 days b. 7-10 days c. 14-21 days d. 3 months
With a minimum of 1,000 hours of related practice and at least 90 continuing education credits, a registered dietitian may become a lactation consultant
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. complete/complete B. complete/incomplete C. incomplete/complete D. incomplete/incomplete
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a. true b. false