Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Reproduction

Question:
What are the hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy?
Options:
hCG, progestogens,relaxin ,luteinising hormone.
hCG, hPL, estrogens,relaxin,LH.
hCG, hPL ,estrogens, progestogens .
hCG,estrogens, progestogens,relaxin,FSH .
Correct Answer:
hCG, hPL ,estrogens, progestogens .
Explanation:
Placenta also acts as an endocrine tissue and produces several hormones like human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), human placental lactogen (hPL), estrogens, progestogens.