PHYSIOLOGY
REPRODUCTION
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Question
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Which hormone causes the growth and thickening of the endometrial lining of the uterus?
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LH
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FSH
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Oestrogen
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Progesterone
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Estrogen causes the lining to grow and thicken to prepare the uterus for pregnancy. In the middle of the cycle, an egg is released from one of the ovaries (ovulation).
Detailed explanation-2: -Progesterone is a key hormone in the endometrium that opposes estrogen-driven growth. Insufficient progesterone will result in unopposed estrogen action that could lead to the development of endometrial hyperplasia and adenocarcinoma.
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