What is the work of progesterone which is present in
oral contraceptive pills?
(a) To inhibit ovulation
(b) To check oogenesis
(c) To check entry of sperms into cervix and to
make them inactive
(d) To check sexual behaviour

1 Answer

Answer :

(a) To inhibit ovulation

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