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2012 · Q20
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Human Reproduction question

2012 · Q20

NEETBiologyHuman ReproductionMCQ+4 / −1
In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The results expected was :
  1. A
    High levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening
  2. B
    High level of circulating HCG to stimulate estrogen and progesterone synthesis
  3. C
    High level of circulating FSH and LH in the uterus to stimulate implantation of the embryo
  4. D
    High level of circulating HCG to stimulate endometrial thickening
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Correct answer: B

During pregnancy, placenta also acts as an endocrine tissue and produces several hormones like human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), human placental estrogen, progesterone, etc. The hCG stimulates and maintains the corpus luteum to secrete progesterone.

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