All of the following are TRUE about mifepristone,EXCEPT that it
A)causes the uterine lining to shed.
B)is the same as emergency contraception.
C)is an abortion pill.
D)blocks uterine absorption of progesterone.

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Mifepristone is not the same as emergency contraception. It is a medication used to induce pregnancy termination or abortion, by blocking the hormone progesterone necessary for the continuation of pregnancy. It causes the uterine lining to shed, leading to the expulsion of the pregnancy.

All of the Following Are TRUE About Mifepristone,EXCEPT That It