MCQ
Pregnancy hormone is
  • A
    Oestrogen
  • B
    Androgen
  • Progesterone
  • D
    Gestron

Answer

Correct option: C.
Progesterone
c
(c) Progesterone a hormone produced by mammalian corpus luteum maintains pregnancy.

It is responsible for the implantation of embryo and formation of uterine bed and placenta, as well as for inhibiting of ovulation and action of oxytocin on uterus during pregnancy.

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