BHU PMT BHU PMT (Mains) Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer

    Directions : In the following question more than one of the answers given may be correct. Select the correct answer and mark it according to the code:

    An important function of progesterone is : (1)prepare uterus for pregnancy (2)implantation of embryo (3)maintenance of pregnancy (4)stimulate ADH

    A)  1,2 and 3 are correct.    

    B)  1 and 2 are correct.

    C)  2 and 4 are correct.       

    D)  1 and 3 are correct.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     Progesterone is a steroid hormone secreted by corpus luteum under the influence of LH of anterior pituitary in the second half of menstrual cycle and hCG of placenta during pregnancy. During pregnancy it helps in attaching embryo to uterine wall,  development  of placenta, maintenance of pregnancy and growth of secretory  alveoli   in   mammary  glands. Progesterone checks ovulation.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner