The hormone produced by cells around the embryo that maintains the corpus luteum and pregnancy is called
A)estrogen.
B)progesterone.
C)luteinizing hormone (LH).
D)follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
E)human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is produced by cells surrounding the embryo and maintains the corpus luteum, which is crucial for sustaining pregnancy.

The Hormone Produced by Cells Around the Embryo That Maintains