NEET2018ZoologyHuman ReproductionActual
Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are
Options
- AhCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens
- BhCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin
- ChCG, hPL, progestogens, Oxytocin
- DhCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids
Correct answer
A. hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens
Step-by-step solution
The hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are hCG, hPL, progestogens, and estrogens. The placenta is the intimate connection between the fetus and the uterine wall of the mother to exchange the materials. It has endocrine function and secretes the following hormones: (i) Human Chorionic Gonadotropins (hCG) — It stimulates and maintains the corpus luteum to secrete progesterone until the end of pregnancy. (ii) Human Placental Lactogen (hPL) — It is also known as Human Chorionic Somatoma