During the menstrual cycle, the degradation of the corpus luteum causes what? A) The decrease of progesterone levels and the thickening of the endometrium. B) The decrease of estrogen levels and increase of progesterone levels. C) The decrease of estrogen levels and the thickening of the endometrium. D) the decrease of progesterone levels and menses(period)

During the menstrual cycle, the degradation of the corpus luteum causes what? A) The decrease of progesterone levels and the thickening of the endometrium. B) The decrease of estrogen levels and increase of progesterone levels. C) The decrease of estrogen levels and the thickening of the endometrium. D) the decrease of progesterone levels and menses(period)

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