Multiple choice

The hormone human chorionic gonadotropin is produced during pregnancy. It is secreted by ___________.

  1. fetal pituitary gland

  2. developing trophoblast

  3. maternal pituitary gland

  4. ovarian corpus luteum

  5. graafian follicle
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B Correct answer
Explanation

After the conception and implantation have occurred, the developing embryonic trophoblast secretes hCG which acts like luteinizing hormone to maintain support of the corpus luteum.

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