Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Reproduction

Question:

Which of the following hormones are produced in women during pregnancy ?
i) hCG
ii) hPL
iii) Relaxin
iv)Estrogen

Options:

i and ii

i,ii and iii only

ii and iii

All of these. 

Correct Answer:

All of these. 

Explanation:

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG),human placental lactogen (hPL) and relaxin  are produced in women only during pregnancy . In addition during pregnancy the levels of other hormones like estrogens , progestogens, cortisol, prolactin, thyroxine etc. are increased several folds in the maternal blood.