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Question

Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are

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hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens

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hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin

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hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin

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hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids

Step-by-Step Solution

Placenta releases human chorionic gonadotropic hormone (hCG) which stimulates the Corpus luteum during pregnancy to release estrogen and progesterone and also rescues corpus luteum from regression. Human placental lactogen (hPL) is involved in growth of body of mother and breast. Progesterone maintains pregnancy, keeps the uterus silent by increasing uterine threshold to contractile stimuli.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET general syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from General. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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