In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The result expected was

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In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The result expected was (A) high levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening. (B) high level of circulating HCG to stimulate estrogen and progesterone synthesis. (C) high level of circulating FSH and LH in the uterus to stimulate implantation of the embryo. (D) high level of circulating HCG to stimulate endometrial thickening.

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HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a placental hormone which maintains the corpus luteum for continuous secretion of progesterone and estrogen so as to maintain pregnancy.

Q. In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The result expected was

high levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening.

high level of circulating HCG to stimulate estrogen and progesterone synthesis.

high level of circulating FSH and LH in the uterus to stimulate implantation of the embryo.

high level of circulating HCG to stimulate endometrial thickening.

HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a placental hormone which maintains the corpus luteum for continuous secretion of progesterone and estrogen so as to maintain pregnancy.