Question

Which hormone maintains uterus during pregnancy?

• A. Progesterone
• B. Estrogen
• C. Testosterone
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Progesterone

• Progesterone. This hormone is made by the ovaries and by the placenta during pregnancy. It stimulates the thickening of the uterine lining for implantation of a fertilized egg.
• Estrogen. This group of hormones helps develop the female sexual traits. It is normally formed in the ovaries. It is also made by the placenta during pregnancy to help maintain a healthy pregnancy.
• Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. In male humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate

So, the correct answer is 'Progesterone'.