Which of the following is a major component of an oral contraceptive pill?

hCG

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FSH

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Progesterone

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Solution

The correct option is C Progesterone
Most of the contraceptive pills contain progesterone only, some contain progesterone combined with estrogen.
The mechanism of action of progestogen-only contraceptives depends on the progestogen activity and dose.
These pills stop pregnancy by thickening the mucus level in the cervix to stop the sperms from reaching the eggs.
So, the correct option is 'Progesterone' .

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