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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The trophoblast secretes which hormone to maintain pregnancy after implantation?
Options
A Estrogen
B Progesterone
C hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)
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D Relaxin
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The trophoblast secretes hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) to maintain pregnancy. hCG maintains the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone essential for pregnancy.

Hint

This hormone is detected in pregnancy tests and maintains early pregnancy.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1368 of 2214
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