WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2012

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    Presence of which of the following hormone in the urine confirms pregnancy?

    A)  Progesterone

    B)  Oestrogen

    C)  Human chorionic gonadotropin

    D)  Prolactin

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Upon implantation the cells of the developing blastocyst and placenta secrete Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG). Presence of HCG in the urine of pregnant mother is the  most common indicator of pregnancy. The levels of HCG are usually high 10 days following conception to permit detections through the use of a home pregnancy kit.


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