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Chapter 46.5, Problem 1CC
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To explain: The function of hCG in pregnancy and its use in early pregnancy testing, but not in late pregnancy.
Concept introduction: Earlier pregnancy is controlled by the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone that maintains the production of progesterone and estrogens by corpus luteum. Late pregnancy is controlled by the progesterone hormone.
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