Which of the following hormones is not secreted by human placenta?
- LH
- hCG
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
Answer
(1) LH
Solution
Placenta produces hormones such as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), human placental lactogen (hPL), estrogens, and progestogens. Luteinizing hormone (LH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, not the placenta.
Answer: (1)