NEET 2007 Biology question

In the human female, menstruation can be deferred by the administration of:

(1)FSH only
(2)LH only
(3)Combination of FSH and LH
(4)Combination of estrogen and progesteroneCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

Menstruation occurs when the levels of oestrogen and progesterone fall at the end of the luteal phase (regression of the corpus luteum), causing breakdown of the endometrium. Administering a combination of oestrogen and progesterone keeps these

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