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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is secreted by the 

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a

pituitary

b

ovary

c

hypothalamus

d

placenta

answer is B.

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The syncytiotrophoblast of the placenta secretes human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). hCG prevents degeneration of the corpus luteum, since progesterone secreted by corpus luteum is vital for the maintenance of pregnancy.

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is secreted by the