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Which hormone is not a direct test for pregnancy?
Which hormone is not a direct test for pregnancy?
- Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Luteinizing Hormone (correct)
Which sub-unit of HCG determines the biologic and immunologic specificity of HCG?
Which sub-unit of HCG determines the biologic and immunologic specificity of HCG?
- Beta sub-unit (correct)
- Luteinizing Hormone
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- Alpha sub-unit
What is the molecular weight of the beta sub-unit of HCG?
What is the molecular weight of the beta sub-unit of HCG?
- Approximately 23,000 daltons (correct)
- Approximately 15,000 daltons
- Approximately 20,000 daltons
- Approximately 10,000 daltons
How many amino acids are there in the beta sub-unit of HCG?
How many amino acids are there in the beta sub-unit of HCG?
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What is the role of the alpha sub-unit of HCG?
What is the role of the alpha sub-unit of HCG?
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Study Notes
Hormones and Pregnancy
- Estriol is not a direct test for pregnancy.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
- The beta sub-unit of HCG determines the biologic and immunologic specificity of HCG.
- The molecular weight of the beta sub-unit of HCG is 22,000-23,000 daltons.
- The beta sub-unit of HCG consists of 145 amino acids.
- The alpha sub-unit of HCG plays a role in combining with the beta sub-unit to form the intact HCG hormone.
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Test your knowledge on human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) and its role in pregnancy. Learn about the different types of HCG and their functions in this informative quiz.
