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The hormone detected by home pregnancy tests is
AFSH
BLH
ChCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)
Doestrogen
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)
hCG is produced by the trophoblast / placenta starting around implantation. Detectable in urine ~10-14 days after fertilisation. Sustains the corpus luteum (and thus progesterone) until the placenta takes over hormone production.
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