To reinstate female sexual behavior in an ovariectomized rat, E is given, followed by P. How does estradiol prime sensitivity to progesterone?
A) Estradiol binds to progesterone receptors.
B) Estradiol promotes additional production of progesterone.
C) Estradiol does not impact the sensitivity to progesterone.
D) Estradiol increases production of progesterone receptors.
E) Estradiol disrupts progesterone recycling processes.

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Estradiol increases production of progesterone receptors, which improves sensitivity to progesterone.

To Reinstate Female Sexual Behavior in an Ovariectomized Rat, E