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ZoologyHuman ReproductionFemale Reproductive SystemEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Which hormone is produced by ovary in the second and third trimester of pregnancy?
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Answer:
A
Solution:
The placenta acts as an endocrine tissue and produces the following hormones :
A. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
B. Human placental lactogen (hPL)
C. Estrogens
D. Progestogens
The placenta is connected to the embryo through the umbilical cord.
The ovary produces relaxin hormone in the later phase of pregnancy.
Hormones produced in women only during pregnancy: hCG, hPL, and relaxin.
Hormones that are increased in concentration (by several folds) in maternal blood during pregnancy: Estrogens, progestogens, cortisol, prolactin, thyroxine, etc.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Human ReproductionSubtopic:Female Reproductive System
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