The most potent estrogen, and the substance considered to be the true ovarian hormone, is:
A) Estriol
B) Estrone
C) Estradiol
D) Epiestriol
Question 2
Progesterone:
A) Is produced in adult testes and is responsible for genital development, beard growth, muscle development, and sexual drive
B) Is produced by the placenta during pregnancy, with highest levels seen at conception and then steadily decreasing to non-detectable levels at term
C) Is lowest is serum during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and highest during the follicular phase
D) Parallels activity of the corpus luteum by rapidly increasing following ovulation and then abruptly falling to initial low concentrations prior to the onset of menstruation