NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 71
Question: Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female [AIPMT 2014]
Options:
A) High level of FSH and LH stimulates the thickening of endometrium
B) High level of FSH and LH facilitate 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
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Human chononic gonadotropin interacts with the LHCG receptor (luteinizing hormone/chorionadotropin) of blastocyst and promotes the maintenance of the corpus, luteum during the beginning of pregnancy. Corpus luteum) secretes the hormone progesterone during the first trimester. Presence of th CG in Urine is the indication of progancy dts level increases every 48-72 hrs (i.e., becousdouble) in pregnant women.
