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Several hormones like hCG.hPL, estrogen,...

Several hormones like hCG.hPL, estrogen, progesterone are produced by:

A

ovary

B

placenta

C

Fallopian tube

D

pituitary

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B
(b) Several hormones like-hCG, hPL, oestrogen, progesterone are produced bt placenta. It is a structural and functional connectivity between the developing embryo (foetus) and the maternal body. It is connected to embryo through an umblical cord which helps in transport of substances to and form the embryo.
Placenta also acts as an endocrine tissue by producing the above mentioned hormones.
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