The laboratory test used to confirm pregnancy measures:
a. Estrogen
b. Progesterone
c. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
d. Follicle-stimulating hormone
ANS: C
The hormone hCG is produced by the chorionic villi of the placenta. It is present in the pregnant woman's blood and urine as early as 1 week after ovulation.
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