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प्रश्न
Arrange the following hormones in sequence of their secretion in a pregnant woman. Mention their source and the function they perform:
hcG, LH, FSH, Relaxin
Arrange the following hormones in sequence of their secretion in a pregnant woman.
hCG; LH; FSH; relaxin.
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उत्तर
(a) The sequence of secretion of the given hormones in a pregnant woman is as follows:
- FSH
- LH
- hCG
- Relaxin
(b) source and the function:
| Hormone | Source | Functions |
| FSH | Anterior pituitary lobe | Stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles and maturation of primary oocytes |
| LH | Anterior pituitary lobe | Induces ovulation and maintains corpus luteum |
| hCG | Chorionic cells of placenta | Maintains the corpus luteum and stimulates it to secrete progesterone |
| Relaxin | Ovary | Helps during child birth by relaxing the pelvic muscles as well as muscles of the cervix. |
Notes
Students should refer to the answer accoding to their question.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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Eye lens is formed from ______.
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Mark the odd one.
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- Oxygen
- Amino Acids
- Carbon dioxide
- Urea
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