Question

What is the work of progesterone which is present in oral contraceptive pills?

• A. To inhibit ovulation
• B. To check oogenesis
• C. To check entry of sperms in to cervix and to make them inactive
• D. To check sexual behaviour

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

To inhibit ovulation

The oral contraceptive pills mostly contain a combination of hormones such as progesterone and estrogen. These hormones prevent pregnancy in females by inhibiting ovulation. Thus, the work of progesterone present in oral contraceptive pills is to inhibit ovulation or to prevent the release of ova or egg from the ovaries. So, the correct answer is 'To inhibit ovulation'.