Which hormones are used in the suppression of ovulation?
a. Estrogens and progestins
b. Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone
c. Androgens and progestins
d. Endorphins and androgens
ANS: A
Estrogen, progesterone, and a combination of the two hormones are very effective as oral contraceptives. They prevent ovulation and cause a state that mimics pregnancy in the female.
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