Question

Kavya says that the placenta produces relaxin which plays a crucial role during pregnancy.

(a) Is she correct? Justify.

(b) Name TWO other hormones secreted by the placenta during pregnancy

Answer 1

(a) Yes, Kavya is correct. The placenta produces relaxin, which plays a crucial role during pregnancy. 

(b) Two other hormones secreted by the placenta during pregnancy are:

• Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
• Estrogen and Progesterone