Immediately Upon Fertilization,a Hormone Called ________ Begins to Be Released;

question 30

Multiple Choice

Immediately upon fertilization,a hormone called ________ begins to be released; pregnancy tests measure the level of this hormone in a woman's urine to determine pregnancy.

• A) estrogen
• B) hCG
• C) testosterone
• D) progestin

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Definitions:

Sperm

The male gamete or reproductive cell involved in sexual reproduction.

Nematodes

A phylum of worms also known as roundworms, characterized by elongated, cylindrical bodies, and often found in soil and aquatic habitats.

Insects

A group of arthropods distinguished by having a body divided into three sections (head, thorax, abdomen), three sets of legs, complex eyes, and a single pair of antennae.

Invertebrates

Animals without a backbone, comprising a diverse group including insects, mollusks, and arachnids.