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Question
Identify the correct statement from the following:
Options
High levels of estrogen triggers the ovulatory surge.
Oogonial cells start to proliferate and give rise to functional ova in regular cycles from puberty onwards.
Sperms released from seminiferous tubules are highly motile.
Progesterone level is high during the post ovulatory phase of menstrual cycle.
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Solution
Progesterone level is high during the post ovulatory phase of menstrual cycle.
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