The Reproductive System - The Female Reproductive System - Conception and Pregnancy Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
A
This is the hormone that’s produced by the embryo and sustains the corpus luteum in place of LH
2
Q
It’s also the identifying hormone in ____ for pregnancy
A
urine tests
3
Q
What does HCG do?
A
his hormone signals the corpus luteum to grow larger and produce the massive quantities of estrogen and progesterone needed for the uterus to grow
