During pregnancy, which of the following is secreted through urine of mother?
A
Progestron
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B
Luteinizing hormone
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C
FSH
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D
Chorionic gonadotropin
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Solution
The correct option is D Chorionic gonadotropin Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the placenta, following implantation. It maintains the level of corpus luteum at the initial stage of pregnancy. Its presence in urine confirms pregnancy, therefore it is used for pregnancy test.