The human placenta acts as an endocrine tissue during pregnancy. It produces several hormones essential for the maintenance of pregnancy and fetal development.
The placenta secretes hormones such as Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Human Placental Lactogen (hPL), Estrogens, and Progesterone. These are vital for supporting the uterine lining and fetal growth.
Option (B) hCG, (C) Estrogen, and (D) Progesterone are all known to be secreted by the placenta. However, Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, not the placenta.
Final Answer: A
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