Julie is 8 weeks pregnant.She takes a drug that is an antagonist to the progesterone receptor.What will happen?
A)Ovulation will be disrupted.
B)The endometrium and conceptus will be shed.
C)Ovulation will occur.
D)Follicles will begin to mature.
E)Non-dominant follicles undergo atresia.

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Progesterone is important for maintaining the endometrium and supporting the growing conceptus during early pregnancy. Blocking the progesterone receptor will prevent progesterone from functioning properly, leading to the shedding of the endometrium and loss of the conceptus.

Julie Is 8 Weeks Pregnant