The presence of what hormone in the urine forms the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests?
A) estrogen
B) progesterone
C) prolactin
D) human chorionic gonadotropin

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced by the placenta shortly after fertilization and can be detected in urine as early as 10 days after conception. Its presence in the urine forms the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests. Estrogen and progesterone are also hormones involved in pregnancy, but they are not used in pregnancy tests. Prolactin is a hormone involved in milk production and is not directly related to pregnancy testing.

The Presence of What Hormone in the Urine Forms the Basis