Human chorionic gonadotropin is generally detected in some pregnancy tests, and a positive result reflects pregnancy. What is the purpose of this hormone during pregnancy?
A) It stimulates corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone.
B) It stimulates follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone production.
C) It inhibits estrogen and progesterone.
D) It stimulates inhibin to suppress follicle-stimulating hormone.

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is crucial in early pregnancy as it stimulates the corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone, which are essential for maintaining the uterine lining and supporting the early stages of pregnancy.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Is Generally Detected in Some Pregnancy Tests