The Primary Source of Estriol (E₃) During Pregnancy Is The

question 30

Multiple Choice

The primary source of estriol (E₃) during pregnancy is the:

• A) Maternal ovary
• B) Fetal ovary
• C) Fetal adrenal and placenta
• D) Endometrium
• E) Corpus luteum

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