NEET Previous Year Question

Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female :-

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AHigh level of FSH and LH stimulates the thickening of endometrium.
  2. BHigh level of FSH and LH facilitate implantation of the embryo.
  3. CHigh level of hCG stimulates the synthesis of estrogen and progesterone.
  4. DHigh level of hCG stimulates the thickening of endometrium

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c) During pregnancy, hCG maintains the corpus luteum, which produces estrogen and progesterone to support pregnancy.

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