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Oral contraceptive pills are composed of...

Oral contraceptive pills are composed of -

A

Progestogens only

B

Progestogen - estrogen combinations

C

Progestogens - testosterone combinations

D

a or b

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs)**: Oral contraceptive pills are medications taken by females to prevent pregnancy. They primarily work by inhibiting ovulation. 2. **Composition of OCPs**: OCPs are hormonal pills that contain synthetic forms of hormones. The main hormones involved in these pills are estrogen and progesterone. 3. **Types of Hormonal Combinations**: There are different formulations of OCPs, which may include: - Combination pills that contain both estrogen and progesterone. - Progestin-only pills that contain only progesterone. 4. **Evaluating the Options**: - Option 1: Hormonal pills (this is correct). - Option 2: Combination of progesterone and estrogen (this is also correct). - Option 3: Combination of progesterone and testosterone (this is incorrect as testosterone is a male hormone). - Option 4: A and B (this is correct as it includes both hormonal pills and the combination of progesterone and estrogen). 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that Oral Contraceptive Pills are composed of a combination of hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone. **Final Answer**: Oral contraceptive pills are composed of a combination of hormones, primarily estrogen and progesterone. ---
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[A]: Oral contraceptive pills are meant for family planning purpose. [R]: Oral contraceptive pills inhibit fertilization