What would happen if the placenta was not able to fulfill its endocrine function in a pregnant woman? A. The level of hCG released by the trophoblast would increase B. Mature follicles would not be released by the ovaries C. FSH and LH levels would increase D. The corpus luteum would not be maintained

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What would happen if the placenta was not able to fulfill its endocrine function in a pregnant
woman?

A. The level of hCG released by the trophoblast would increase

B. Mature follicles would not be released by the ovaries

C. FSH and LH levels would increase

D. The corpus luteum would not be maintained

 

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