O Levels Biology (5090)•5090/12/M/J/25

Explanation
Hormone regulation prevents ovulation and menstruation during pregnancy Steps:
- FSH stimulates ovarian follicle growth; LH triggers ovulation and corpus luteum formation.
- During pregnancy, placental hormones (hCG, estrogen, progesterone) inhibit hypothalamic GnRH release.
- Suppressed GnRH reduces pituitary FSH and LH secretion, preventing egg development/release.
- Progesterone remains high from corpus luteum (via hCG) and placenta to maintain uterine lining.
Why none of the options are correct:
- Progesterone is high during pregnancy to sustain pregnancy, but all choices list it as low.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Matches low FSH/LH but ignores high progesterone.
- C: FSH/LH are low, not high.
- D: LH is low, not high.
Final answer: low FSH, low LH, high progesterone
Topic: Sexual reproduction in humans
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