HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN

Question 1

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

1. Produced by
2. Peak
3. Increased seen in

Answer 1

1. Cytotrophoblast cells of the placenta
2. 1st trimester
3. Blood, urine, amniotic fluid

Question 2

2 SUBUNITS

Answer 2

ALPHA and BETA

Question 3

ALPHA SUBUNITS

Answer 3

hCG
LH
FSH
TSH

Question 4

BETA SUBUNIT

Answer 4

Specificity for hCG

Question 5

HOME-BASED hCG PREGNANCY TEST KIT

1. PRINCIPLE
2. SPECIMEN
3. CUT-OFF POINT

Answer 5

1. Enzyme immunoassay
2. 1st morning urine
3. 25 mIu/mL