CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2014

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    Which of the following hormones are secreted in large quantities during pregnancy in women?

    A)  LH, estrogen and estradiol

    B)  hCG, progesterone, estradiol and FSH

    C)  hCG and hPL

    D)  hCG, hPL, progesterone, estrogen and LH

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    : During pregnancy in woman, placenta acts as an endocrine tissue and produces several hormones like human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), human placental lactogen (hPL). hCG stimulates and maintains the corpus luteum to secrete progesterone until the end of pregnancy. In addition, the hormones like estrogen, progesterone, cortisol  and prolactin are also increased manifolds in maternal blood,                          


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