Physiology · Reproductive System · Easy
Progesterone
Meaning: A steroid hormone from the corpus luteum and placenta that prepares the uterine lining for pregnancy and maintains it.
In practice: Progesterone levels were checked in the second half of the cycle to confirm ovulation had occurred.
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Which word means: A sensory receptor that detects chemical changes, such as levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide or acidity in the blood.
Answer: Chemoreceptor
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Answer: Phagocytosis
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