What part of the brain is highlighted in the diagram below? The highlighted portion is at the rear base of the brain, behind the brain stem.

Pituitary gland
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Cerebral cortex

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explanation:

the level of progesterone is low at the pre-ovulatory phase of the cycle but it gradually increases and the levels are high at the luteal phase. if pregnancy occurs, the level of progesterone will be high throughout the pregnancy.

if egg is fertilized and the mother gets pregnant, progesterone starts preparing the uterus for the implantation. it starts building up the lining of uterus and make it hostile of the period of pregnancy.