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प्रश्न
Which of the following statement about sex hormones is correct?
पर्याय
Testosterone is produced by Leydig cells under the influence of luteinizing hormone
Progesterone is secreted by corpus luteum and softens pelvic ligaments during child birth
Oestrogen is secreted by both sertoli cells and corpus luteum
Progesterone produced by corpus luteum is biologically different from the one produced by placenta.
उत्तर
Testosterone is produced by Leydig cells under the influence of luteinizing hormone
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