Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)

Question

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
A) promotes the maturation of the egg.
B) is responsible for female characteristics.
C) maintains the corpus luteum.
D) promotes the transformation of the corpus luteum into the corpus albicans.

Accepted Answer

hCG is produced by the developing placenta after fertilization and maintains the corpus luteum, which is important for the production of progesterone during early pregnancy. This helps to support the development of the embryo and prevent menstruation.