Which hormone is produced in women during pregnancy?
A
Human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG)
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B
Relaxin
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C
Human placental lactogen(hPL)
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C All of the above Placenta is a cushion-like tissue which facilitate the supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo and also removal of carbon dioxide and excretory waste materials produced by the embryo. It also acts as an endocrine tissue and produces several hormones such as human chorionic gonadotropin, human placental lactogen, estrogens, progesterone and relaxin.