Which of the Following Is a Hormone Secreted by Both

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a hormone secreted by both the placenta and the corpus luteum during pregnancy and functions in suppressing the release of oxytocin?

• A) progesterone
• B) human chorionic gonadotropin
• C) relaxin
• D) placental prolactin
• E) estrogen

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Definitions:

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain that processes sensory input from various parts of the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions.

Lateralization

The tendency for some neural functions or cognitive processes to be more dominant in one hemisphere of the brain than the other.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, such as fear and pleasure.