Q. Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are :
(a) hCG, hPL, progestogen, prolactin
(b) hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin
(c) hCG, hPL, progestogen, estrogens
(d) hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glycocorticoids
Solution :
Correct option : C The placenta acts as an endocrine gland during pregnancy. It produces hormones, including human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), progesterone, estrogen, and human placental lactogen (hPL). These hormones are involved in maintaining pregnancy and the related changes in the pregnant female.