How does estradiol increase the likelihood that an egg will be fertilized?
A)It inhibits the motility of uterine smooth muscle.
B)It stimulates inhibin levels,which causes a surge of FSH.
C)It increases libido,or sex drive,in women.
D)It changes cervical mucus to a watery consistency that allows sperm to penetrate the cervix.
E)It stimulates LH receptors that help maintain a corpus luteum.

Question

How does estradiol increase the likelihood that an egg will be fertilized?
A)It inhibits the motility of uterine smooth muscle.
B)It stimulates inhibin levels,which causes a surge of FSH.
C)It increases libido,or sex drive,in women.
D)It changes cervical mucus to a watery consistency that allows sperm to penetrate the cervix.
E)It stimulates LH receptors that help maintain a corpus luteum.

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Estradiol changes the cervical mucus to a watery consistency that allows sperm to penetrate the cervix. This makes it easier for the sperm to travel through the female reproductive tract and increases the likelihood of fertilization.

How Does Estradiol Increase the Likelihood That an Egg Will Be