Question

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to hormones secreted by the placenta?

1. The placenta secretes relaxin during the later stage of pregnancy.
2. The placenta secretes a high amount of FSH during pregnancy.
3. The placenta secretes relaxin during the initial stage of pregnancy.
4. The placenta secretes hCG and hPL during pregnancy.

Options

• (i) and (iv)

• (i), (ii) and (iv)

• (iii) and (iv)

• (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

(i) and (iv)