Question

If ovaries from a pregnant woman are removed in 4${}^{th}$ month of pregnency, then

• A. Development of embryo becomes abnormal
• B. Abortion occurs after some time
• C. Embryo develops normally till birth
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Embryo develops normally till birth

Trophoblast refers to outer cells of a blastocyst that serve in placenta formation in the beginning of the second trimester. It secretes human chorionic gonadotropin that ensures persistence of the corpus luteum. The later serves to secrete ovarian hormone estrogen, progesterone, and relaxin that are required to maintain pregnancy. Hence, removal of ovaries after 4th month would not affect the pregnancy. The correct answer is C.