A miscarriage happens when:
A. the peak progesterone concentration is higher than the peak estradiol concentration.
B. the release of FSH is inhibited by high levels of progesterone.
C. the levels of estrogen and progesterone are high.
D. the corpus luteum degenerates before the placenta can maintain hormone level.
Answer: D
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