NEET2012ZoologyHuman ReproductionActual
In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The result expected was
Options
- AHigh level of circulating FSH and LH in the uterus to stimulate implantation of the embryo
- BHigh level of circulating HCG to stimulate endometrial thickening
- CHigh levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening
- DHigh level of circulating HCG to stimulate oestrogen and progesterone synthesis
Correct answer
D. High level of circulating HCG to stimulate oestrogen and progesterone synthesis
Step-by-step solution
In a pregnant female, high levels of HCG will maintain corpus luteum and stimulate it to secrete oestrogen and progesterone.