The placenta is a source of all of the following hormones, except
A) hCG.
B) relaxin.
C) placental lactogen.
D) progesterone.
E) luteinizing hormone.

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The placenta does not secrete luteinizing hormone (LH), which is produced by the anterior pituitary gland in the brain. LH plays a role in stimulating ovulation during the menstrual cycle. The other hormones listed (hCG, relaxin, placental lactogen, and progesterone) are all secreted by the placenta.

The Placenta Is a Source of All of the Following