PRINC. ANATOMY&PHYSIOLOGY LL/NEXTGENCARD
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Author: Tortora
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 28, Problem 2CTQ
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Progesterone in pregnancy and understand the working of this hormone in preparing and maintaining female body for pregnancy.
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Progesterone and estrogen are sex hormones, which regulate menstrual and uterine cycle of the female reproductive system. Progesterone works in conjunction with the estrogen and helps in the regulation process.
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