BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2012

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    Which of the following hormones is not a secretory product of human placenta?

    A)  Human chorionic gonadotropin

    B)  Prolactin

    C)  Oestrogen

    D)  Progesterone

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Prolactin is secreted by anterior pituitary gland, which stimulates mammary gland development during pregnancy and lactation after child birth. Placenta is a connection between the uterine wall of mother and their foetus. It helps in exchange of material between these two. Placenta secretes human chorionic gonadotrophin, oestrogen and progesterone.


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