Which hormone relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus to prevent spontaneous abortion?
a. Estrogen c. Progesterone
b. Testosterone d. Follicle-stimulating hormone
C
Progesterone relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus to prevent spontaneous abortion.
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