The Lining of the Uterus is Thickened and Prepared to Receive

Question

The lining of the uterus is thickened and prepared to receive a fertilized egg by
A)follicle-stimulating hormone.
B)progesterone and estrogen.
C)luteinizing hormone.
D)androgens.

Accepted Answer

The thickening and preparation of the uterus for a fertilized egg is primarily controlled by the hormones progesterone and estrogen. These hormones are produced by the ovaries and help regulate the menstrual cycle. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) play important roles in ovulation, but do not directly affect the thickening of the uterine lining. Androgens, which are male hormones, would not play a major role in this process.