NEET2004ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationActual
Which of the following hormones is not a secretion product of human placenta?
Options
- Ahuman chorionic gonadotropin
- Bprolactin
- Cestrogen
- Dprogesterone.
Correct answer
B. prolactin
Step-by-step solution
Prolactin is secreted by anterior pituitary gland and cause production of milk in mammary glands. Placenta produce estrogen, progesterone, relaxin Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG) and Human placental lactogen (hPL). Related Theory Progesterone acts to maintain pregnancy by supporting the lining of the uterus (womb), which provides the environment for the foetus and the placenta to grow. estrogen is also produced by the placenta during pregnancy to help maintain a healthy pregnancy. Caution Circulating rel