AIPMT PRELIMS2012Zoology-Reproductive Health
AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Zoology Pregnancy and Embryonic Development MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The result expected was
A
High level of circulating HCG to stimulate estrogen and progesterone synthesis
B
High level of circulating FSH and LH in the uterus to stimulate implantation of the embryo
C
High level of circulating HCG to stimulate endometrial thickening
D
High levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
During pregnancy, high levels of HCG are produced to maintain the corpus luteum, which synthesizes estrogen and progesterone necessary for maintaining the endometrium.
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