Which statement is correct for human chorionic gonadotropin?
A) It is secreted by the corpus luteum of pregnancy.
B) Human chorionic gonadotropin in the urine is the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests.
C) It stimulates placental secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
D) It continues to secrete throughout the pregnancy.

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine is the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests. It is produced by the placenta and can be detected in urine within days of a missed period, making it a useful marker for early pregnancy detection.

Note: While options A, C, and D are partially correct, they do not fully describe the role and production of hCG.

Which Statement Is Correct for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin