Which of the following statements is false about

human chorionic gonadotropin?
a. It is initially secreted by the blastocyst.
b. It stimulates the corpus luteum to continue
secreting progesterone and estrogens.
c. Once it forms, the placenta secretes the
hormone.
d. It prevents the uterine lining from sloughing off.
e. The earliest it can be detected in the urine is
seven weeks after conception.


Answer: e

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