Which of the following prevents the deterioration of the corpus luteum during early pregnancy?
A)Prolactin
B)Progesterone
C)Oxytocin
D)Human chorionic gonadotropin

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) prevents the deterioration of the corpus luteum during early pregnancy. hCG is produced by the developing embryo and signals to the corpus luteum to continue producing progesterone, which is necessary to sustain the early pregnancy.

Which of the Following Prevents the Deterioration of the Corpus