Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the human placenta?

1. HCG

2. HGH

3. HPL

4. Progesterone

Several hormones like hCG, hPL, oestrogen, progesterone are produced by

(1) ovary

(2) placenta

(3) Fallopian tube

(4) pituitary

Ectopic pregnancies are referred to as

1. pregnancies with genetic abnormality

2. implantation of embryo at site other than uterus

3. implantation of defective embryo in the uterus

4. pregnancies terminated due to the hormonal imbalance

Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female

1. High level of FSH and LH stimulates the thickening of endometrium

2. High level of FSH and LH facilitate implantation of the embryo

3. High level of HCG stimulates the synthesis of estrogen and progesterone

4. High level of HCG stimulates the thickening of endometrium

Which one of the following is not the function of placenta?

1. facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo

2. secretes oestrogen

3. facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo

4. secretes oxytocin during parturition