Presence of **human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)** in maternal blood and urine indicates:
- Ovulation
- Menstruation
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
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Correct answer: C. Pregnancy
After implantation, the embryo secretes hCG, which prolongs corpus luteum activity and maintains progesterone.
Detection of hCG in blood/urine is the basis of all standard pregnancy tests.