Question 100 · LEK · Physiology
Which of the following is not a biological effect of progesterone?
- A. induction of endometrial secretory changes during the ovulation cycle.
- B. cervical mucus change into impenetrable to sperm.
- C. decrease of the hypoglycemic effect of insulin.
- D. decrease of contractibility of the uterine muscle and fallopian tube peristalsis.
- E. increase in the concentration of coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X.
Hint
Distinguish the actions of progesterone from those of estrogens on hepatic synthesis of clotting proteins.
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