Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2006

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

    A) Human chorionic gonadotropin

    B) Prolactin

    C) Estrogen

    D) Progesterone

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Prolactin hormone (PRL) is secreted by the lactotroph cells of anterior pituitary. Its secretion by anterior pituitary is enhanced by Prolactin Release Hormone (PRH) and suppressed by Prolactin Inhibitory hormone (PIH) of hypothalamus. PIH is also called dopamine. Prolactin level rises during pregnancy due to PRH of hypothalamus.


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