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Which of the following hormones is not secreted by human placenta?

A

hCG

B

Estrogens

C

Progesterone

D

LH

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D
LH-Luteizing Hormone is produced by anterior pituitary gland. The placenta is an organ that connects the developing embryo (foetus) and maternal body (uterine wall) to allow nutrient uptake, waste eliminiation and gas exchange via the mother's blood supplu.
Placenta also acts as an endocrine tissue and produces several hormones like Human Chorionic Gonadortropin (hCG). Human Placental Lactogen (hPL), estrongens, progesterone, etc.
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