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Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are:

  1. A
    , progestogens, estrogens
  2. B
    , estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin
  3. C
    , progestogens, prolactin
  4. D
    , progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids

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The placenta acts as a temporary endocrine tissue and produces:Human chorionic gonadotropin ()Human placental lactogen ()Progestogens (Progesterone)Estrogens

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Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are:
A
, progestogens, estrogens
B
, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin
C
, progestogens, prolactin
D
, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids

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