Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2014 GS-I
Question

After menopause, production of which of the following hormones does not take place in women?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Progesterone

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Progesterone”.
Hormone Definition
Progesterone A hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.
Testosterone The primary male sex hormone, important for the development of male reproductive tissues and promoting secondary sexual characteristics.
Estrogen A group of hormones responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

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