Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 18 - Engage - Page 410: 2

Answer

2. Human chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a pregnancy hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast and later by the placenta.

Work Step by Step

The presence of HCG in the blood or urine of a woman is an indication of pregnancy.
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