Progesterone Stimulates Proliferation and Vascularization of the Uterine Lining

Question

Progesterone stimulates proliferation and vascularization of the uterine lining.

Accepted Answer

Progesterone is a hormone that is produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary after ovulation. It stimulates the proliferation of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle, and prepares it for implantation of a fertilized egg. It also promotes vascularization of the lining, which helps to nourish a developing embryo.