What role does the corpus luteum play in maintaining the endometrium?

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The corpus luteum secretes estrogen and progesterone, which are both necessary to maintain the endometrium. When levels of estrogen and progesterone drop, menstruation occurs.

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When a virus enters a host cell in which it can replicate, the process is called a(n)

A) insertion. B) infection. C) prophage. D) excision.

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The fact that the helixes of the DNA strand are arranged in opposite directions gives DNA its _____ characteristics

A. antiparallel B. complementary C. redundant D. water-soluble

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In the accompanying figure, the structure labeled as 4 is the:a

basilar membrane. b. tectorial membrane. c. organ of Corti. d. sterociliary membrane. e. vestibular membrane.

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