The hormone progesterone is produced in the
A) pituitary and acts directly on the ovary.
B) uterus and acts directly on the pituitary.
C) ovary and acts directly on the uterus.
D) pituitary and acts directly on the uterus.

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Progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and primarily acts directly on the uterus to prepare it for pregnancy. It also has some effects on the pituitary gland to regulate the menstrual cycle.

The Hormone Progesterone Is Produced in the