Question : The harmone used as an oral contraceptive is:
Option 1: Cortisone
Option 2: Progesterone
Option 3: Testosterone
Option 4: Aldesterone
Correct Answer: Progesterone
Solution : The correct answer is Progesterone.
Progesterone is the hormone used as an oral contraceptive. It is a female sex hormone that is used as a progestin to prevent conception. It acts by inhibiting egg release from the ovaries (ovulation) and altering the cervical mucus and uterine lining.
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