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Human Reproduction question

2018 · Q61
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Human Reproduction question

2018 · Q61

NEETBiologyHuman ReproductionMCQ+4 / −1
Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are
  1. A
    hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin
  2. B
    hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin
  3. C
    hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens
  4. D
    hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids
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Correct answer: C

Placenta is temporary organ that helps in exchange of gases, nutrients and waste materials between mother and fetus. During pregnancy, placenta acts as an endocrine gland and secretes some hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), human placental lactogen (hPL), chorionic thyrotropin, chorionic corticotropin and relaxin.

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