AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2013

  • question_answer
    The following is not a function of progesterone

    A)  gestation

    B)  inhibition of ovuiation

    C)  uterine growth and development

    D)  stimulation of mammary secretion

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                                    Inhibition of ovulation is caused by progestogen (a combination of progestogen and oestrogen) is oral pills. White progesterone, a steroid is secreted by corpus luteum. It is released under influence of LH of anterior pituitary gland in second half of menstrual cycle. The hormone cause routine temporary change in endometrial lining of uterus and help in ovulation. During pregnancy, it help in implantation of embryo, development of placenta, maintenance of pregnancy and growth of secretory alveoli in mammary glands.


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