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Date May 2022 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 22M.1.HL.TZ2.40
Level HL Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
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22M.1.HL.TZ2.40

Hormones maintain the thickness of the endometrium during pregnancy. However, insufficient levels of hormones in early pregnancy may cause the breakdown of the endometrium, which leads to miscarriage. What could be a cause of miscarriage in early pregnancy?

A. The embryo does not produce enough HCG.

B. The pituitary gland does not produce enough FSH.

C. The endometrium does not produce enough progesterone.

D. The ovarian follicle does not produce enough estrogen.

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