The birth control pill works mainly by
A. preventing sperm from dissolving the zona pellucida.
B. killing sperm before they enter the fallopian tubes.
C. lowering progesterone levels and thinning cervical mucus.
D. raising estrogen levels so that the woman does not ovulate.
Answer: D
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