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Human chorionic gonadotrophin is secrete...

Human chorionic gonadotrophin is secreted by

A

Chorion

B

Amnion

C

Corpus luteum

D

Placenta

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The correct Answer is:
D
Oxytocin induces forceful contraction of muscles of uterine myometrium so is also called birth hormone
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