The nurse explains to the student that the development of the lining of the uterus is mediated by which hormone?The nurse explains to the student that the development of the lining of the uterus is mediated by which hormone?
A.
Follicle-stimulating hormone
B.
Luteinizing hormone
C.
Progesterone
D.
Prostaglandin
ANS: C
Estrogen and progesterone are responsible for mediating the development of the uterine lining. Follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates growth of the graafian follicle. Luteinizing hormone stimulates the development of the corpus luteum. Prostaglandins modulate hormonal activity and affect ovulation, fertility, and cervical mucus viscosity.
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