Which hormone is secreted in a woman if pregnancy has occurred?

Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Luteinizing hormone

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Human chorionic gonadotropin

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Solution

The correct option is D Human chorionic gonadotropin
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the embryo following implantation. The presence of hCG is detected in pregnancy tests. Hence, option D is correct.

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