Human chorionic gonadotropin
A) is secreted from the corpus albicans
B) is secreted from the developing placenta
C) reaches its highest level within the first two months of gestation
D) is secreted from the corpus albicans and reaches its highest level within the first two months of gestation
E) is secreted from the developing placenta and reaches its highest level within the first two months of gestation

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone that is secreted by the developing placenta. It is used as a marker for pregnancy, as its levels increase rapidly during the first trimester and reach their highest point within the first two months of gestation. The corpus albicans is a structure that forms in the ovary after the release of an egg, and is not involved in pregnancy or the secretion of hCG.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin