Which hormone does the developing embryo secrete to maintain the corpus luteum?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
- Step 1: hCG keeps progesterone production going until the placenta takes over, and it is detected by pregnancy tests.
Answer
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
Why not the others: The other hormones have other roles.
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