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Oral contraceptive pills act-...

Oral contraceptive pills act-

A

Cortisone

B

Progesterone

C

Testosterone

D

Aldesterone

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The correct Answer is:
B

It was discovered relatively long ago (1930.s) that injections of progesterone were effective as a contraceptive in preventing pregnancies. Progesterone is used as a contraceptive for creating a hoslile environment for fertilization and not allowing sperm to enter the egg.
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