Which of the following hormones is not a secretary product of human placenta? |
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a) |
Human chorionic gonadotrophin |
b) |
Prolactin |
c) |
Oestrogen |
d) |
Progesterone |
Which of the following hormones is not a secretary product of human placenta? |
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a) |
Human chorionic gonadotrophin |
b) |
Prolactin |
c) |
Oestrogen |
d) |
Progesterone |
(b)
Prolactin is secreted by anterior pituitary gland, which stimulates mammary gland development during pregnancy and lactation after child birth. Placenta is a connection between the uterine wall of mother and their foetus. It helps in exchange of material between these two. Placenta secretes human chorionic gonadotrphin, oestrgen and progesterone.