The nursing instructor is explaining the function of the placenta in hormone production. Which hormones does the instructor include in this discussion? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Estrogens
B.
Human chorionic gonadotropin
C.
Human placental lactogen
D.
Luteinizing hormone
E.
Progesterone
ANS: A, B, C, E
The placenta produces four main hormones: estrogens, human chorionic gonadotropin, human placental lactogen, and progesterone. Luteinizing hormone is produced in the anterior pituitary gland.
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