At the end of the uterine cycle, there is a significant drop in the levels of LH, estrogen, and progesterone.This causes all of the following EXCEPT

Select one:

 an increase in smooth muscle contractions of the uterus

 negative feedback loop to the pituitary to secrete more FSH and LH

the start of menstruation, which breaks down the blood vessels and tissues formed during the follicular stage

the maintenance of the corpus luteum to continue producing low levels of progesterone and estrogen

5 years ago

Answered By Yamini G

D- maintenance of corpus luteum occurs if the egg gets fertilized during ovulation and results in implantation. Corpus luteum takes over the secretion of progesterone till the formation of placenta. 

 

---