alleryWhich of the following hormones is produced by the placenta during pregnancy?
AInsulin
BGnRH
CHuman chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
DAdrenaline
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
The placenta acts as an **endocrine tissue** and produces **hCG, hPL, estrogens, progestogens**.
hCG, hPL and relaxin are produced *only* during pregnancy.
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