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Preparing the Uterus for a Fertilized Egg
publish date: 2026/06/18 03:07:57.751716 UTC
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Which hormone helps prepare the lining of the uterus to receive the fertilized egg, after being secreted by the corpus luteum?
Correct Answer
Progesterone
Explanation
After ovulation, the ruptured follicle becomes the corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone. Progesterone helps maintain and prepare the uterine lining to support a fertilized egg, should pregnancy occur.
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide