Which hormone(s) is essential for the maintenance of pregnancy?
a. Follicle-stimulating hormone c. Progesterone and estrogen
b. Prolactin d. Luteinizing hormone
C
The human placental lactogen, estrogen, and progesterone are vital to maintaining the pregnancy and the survival of the fetus. The follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates the maturation of the ovum. Prolactin is the hormone from the pituitary that stimulates milk production. Luteinizing hormone helps prepare the endometrium for implantation.
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