Sleep is a difficult problem for dolphins because dolphins

a. need more sleep than their predators

b. must be awake and aware to breathe

c. are unable to dream during sleep

d. cannot swim while they are asleep

b their functions are voluntary unlike us

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.