question_answer 34)

  Which of the following hormones is not secreted by human placenta? (a) hCG                                 (b) Estrogens                     (c) Progesterone             (d) LH

Answer:

                  (d)LH-Luteizing Hormone is produced by anterior pituitary gland. The placenta is an organ that connects the developing embryo (foetus) and maternal body (uterine wall)to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply. Placenta also acts as an endocrine tissue and produces several hormones like Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Human Placental Lactogen (hPL), estrogens, progesterone, etc.