Question
hCG [human chorionic gonadotropin].

Answer

hCG [human chorionic gonadotropin] is secreted in the pregnant female to extend the life of corpus luteum and stimulates its secretory activity. Presence of hCG in maternal blood and urine is an indication of pregnancy.

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