Which of the following sex hormones contributes to the growth and maintenance of the uterine lining in preparation for a fertilized egg?
A) androgen
B) estrogen
C) progesterone
D) testosterone

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Progesterone is the sex hormone that contributes to the growth and maintenance of the uterine lining in preparation for a fertilized egg. Estrogen plays a role in this process as well, but progesterone is the primary hormone involved. Androgens and testosterone are primarily male sex hormones and do not have a significant role in the growth and maintenance of the uterine lining.

Which of the Following Sex Hormones Contributes to the Growth