Question

When the levels of progesterone fall in a human female, which event is expected to occur ?

• A. The endometrial lining will thicken.
• B. The ovum will emerge from the ovary.
• C. The endometrial lining will slough off.
• D. The ovarian follicle will develop around the ovum.
• E. The levels of FSH and LH will peak.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The endometrial lining will slough off.

When the level of progesterone fall in human female, primary follicles grow in the ovary and outer two thirds of endometrium shed off.

So, the correct answer is 'The endometrial lining will slough off'.