Asked by Davon Harris on Apr 26, 2024

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Female birth control pills act by inhibiting the production of

A) ACTH and LH.
B) TSH and FSH.
C) ACTH and LTH.
D) FSH and LH.
E) estrogen and progesterone.

Birth Control Pills

Oral contraceptives taken by women to prevent pregnancy, containing hormones that inhibit ovulation, alter the uterine lining, and thicken cervical mucus.

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone, a gonadotropic hormone synthesized and secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and sperm production in males.

LH

Luteinizing Hormone, a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in regulating the reproductive system.

  • Elucidate the workings and influence of contraception and birth control techniques.
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Sarrah BishopApr 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Birth control pills inhibit the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are responsible for triggering ovulation. By suppressing ovulation, the birth control pill prevents pregnancy.