Question

The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is:

• A. Aldosterone
• B. Cortisone
• C. Progesterone
• D. Testosterone

Answer 1

The correct option is C Progesterone

The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is progesterone. It is a female sex hormone and used to prevent pregnancy (progestin).

It works by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation) and changing the cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus.

Hence, the option $C$ is correct.