For a woman to conceive, which of the following must take place?

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All of the given options must take place in order for a woman to conceive.

A) Estrogen levels need to increase, leading to the ripening (maturation) of an ovum and the growth of the lining of the uterus to prepare for pregnancy.

B) When estrogen reaches peak blood levels, it triggers a surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) which results in ovulation, the release of the mature ovum from the ovary.

C) After ovulation, progesterone is secreted in response to LH, which further thickens and prepares the lining of the uterus (endometrium) for the implantation of a fertilized egg.

Therefore, in order for a woman to conceive, all of these processes need to occur.

For a Woman to Conceive, Which of the Following Must