In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The result expected was

In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The result expected was
  1. High level of circulating FSH and LH in the uterus to stimulate implantation of the embryo
  2. High level of circulating HCG to stimulate endometrial thickening
  3. High levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening
  4. High level of circulating HCG to stimulate oestrogen and progesterone synthesis

Solution

In a pregnant female, high levels of HCG will maintain corpus luteum and stimulate it to secrete oestrogen and progesterone.

Asked in: NEET 2012 (Screening)

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