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Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female:

  1. A
    High level of FSH and LH stimulates the thickening of endometrium.
  2. B
    High level of FSH and LH facilitate implantation of the embryo.
  3. C
    High level of hCG stimulates the synthesis of estrogen and progesterone.
  4. D
    High level of hCG stimulates the thickening of endometrium.

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During pregnancy, the placenta secretes hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin). hCG maintains the corpus luteum, which in turn continues to produce high levels of estrogen and progesterone to support the pregnancy.

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Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female:
A
High level of FSH and LH stimulates the thickening of endometrium.
B
High level of FSH and LH facilitate implantation of the embryo.
C
High level of hCG stimulates the synthesis of estrogen and progesterone.
D
High level of hCG stimulates the thickening of endometrium.

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