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Which of the following is used as a "morning after pill" in many countries

A

Mifepristone

B

Ethyhylestradiol

C

Norethindrone

D

Both (2) and (3)

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The correct Answer is:
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Mifepristone is a synthetic steroid that blocks the effects of progesterone and is used as a "morning after pill" in many countries.
Some of the commonly used pills contains a combination of northinfrone and ethylestradiol.
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