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What is the primary hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the luteal phase?
What is the primary hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the luteal phase?
- Testosterone
- Cortisol
- Progesterone (correct)
- Insulin
Which hormone stimulates the release of PGF2a for luteolysis?
Which hormone stimulates the release of PGF2a for luteolysis?
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Oxytocin (correct)
- Luteinising hormone (LH)
What is the primary role of progesterone in early pregnancy?
What is the primary role of progesterone in early pregnancy?
- Preventing lactation (correct)
- Promoting follicular growth
- Stimulating ovulation
- Increasing LH levels
Which hormone is known as the 'rescuer' of the corpus luteum in early pregnancy?
Which hormone is known as the 'rescuer' of the corpus luteum in early pregnancy?
During which phase of pregnancy does the luteo-placental shift occur?
During which phase of pregnancy does the luteo-placental shift occur?
What is the primary role of human chorionic gonadotropin (Beta-hCG) at 7-8 weeks of pregnancy?
What is the primary role of human chorionic gonadotropin (Beta-hCG) at 7-8 weeks of pregnancy?
'Estriol' is the major estrogen produced by which unit?
'Estriol' is the major estrogen produced by which unit?
Which hormone exhibits weak estrogenic potency compared to estradiol and estrone?
Which hormone exhibits weak estrogenic potency compared to estradiol and estrone?
'Hydatidiform mole' and 'choriocarcinoma' can lead to an increase in the secretion of which hormone?
'Hydatidiform mole' and 'choriocarcinoma' can lead to an increase in the secretion of which hormone?
'Complete molar pregnancy' can prevent the development of a fetus due to what reason?
'Complete molar pregnancy' can prevent the development of a fetus due to what reason?
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