Which of the following statements concerning human chorionic gonadotropin is incorrect?
A) It is secreted by the placenta.
B) It maintains the corpus luteum.
C) It is secreted by the corpus luteum.
D) Its presence in the urine is the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests.
E) It is secreted primarily during the first 10 weeks of gestation.

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is secreted by the placenta, not the corpus luteum. This hormone is responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum, which in turn produces progesterone to support the early stages of pregnancy. hCG is detectable in urine and blood tests and is used as a marker for pregnancy. It is primarily secreted during the first 8-11 weeks of gestation.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Is