Question

Several hormones like hCG, hPL, Oestrogen, Progesterone are produced by

• A. Ovary
• B. Placenta
• C. Fallopian tube
• D. Pituitary

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Placenta

Hormones secreted by the placenta are Estrogen, Progesterone, hCS, hPL & hCG. The placenta is an endocrine gland that is only present during pregnancy. hCG or the human chorionic gonadotrophin is secreted in excess amount in early pregnancy. IT's presence in urine is used for the pregnancy test. hCS or human placental somato mammotropin is also called placental lactogen. It acts a mild growth hormone.

So the correct option is 'placenta'.