Question

Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female.

• A. High level of FSH and LH stimulates the thickening of endometrium.
• B. High level of FSH and LH facilitates implantation of the embryo.
• C. High level of hCG stimulates the synthesis of estrogen and progesterone.
• D. High level of hCG stimulates the thickening of endometrium.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Rest of the statements are incorrect and can be corrected as
• High levels of FSH and LH stimulates ovulation (not the thickening of endometrium or implantation of the embryo).
• High levels of oestrogen stimulates the thickening of the endometrium.