A pregnancy test is a blood test performed to detect the presence of the hormone ________
A) LMP
B) LH
C) HCG
D) FSH
C
Explanation: A) Last menstrual period (LMP) is related to pregnancy, but is not a hormone in the blood.
B) Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone in the blood, but it is not the basis for a pregnancy test.
C) Correct! Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is secreted by the fertilized ovum and is present in the woman's blood.
D) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone in the blood, but it is not the basis for a pregnancy test.
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