Which Hormone Is Responsible for Positive Readings in Early Pregnancy

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which hormone is responsible for positive readings in early pregnancy tests?

• A) Human growth hormone
• B) Human chorionic gonadotropin
• C) Leutenizing hormone
• D) Estrogen

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