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Biology Question on chemical coordination and integration

Which is not a function of progesterone

A

Gestation

B

Stimulation of mammary secretion

C

Inhibition of ovulation

D

Uterine growth and development

Answer

Stimulation of mammary secretion

Explanation

Solution

Progesterone is secreted by corpus luteum and also by placenta at later stages. It brings about most of the pregnancy changes such as development of uterine lining and mammary gland, formation of placenta and also maintains pregnancy.