Which hormone is responsible for maintenance of pregnancy?

HCG

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Progesterone

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Estrogen

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Prostaglandin

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Solution

The correct option is D Progesterone
Progesterone is produced from the corpus luteum, which is the small gland, that forms in the ovary after ovulation has occurred. This hormone is essential for the maintenance of pregnancy and also for the development of many symptoms during early pregnancy.

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