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Exploring the Role of Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG) in Pregnancy

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Exploring the Role of Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG) in Pregnancy

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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?

Beta sub-unit (correct)

Luteinizing Hormone

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Alpha sub-unit

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?

<p>145 amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the alpha sub-unit of HCG?

<p>Determines the biologic and immunologic specificity of HCG</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.