Which of the following hormones is detected by over-the-counter pregnancy kits?

A) Progesterone
B) Estrogen
C) Prolactin
D) Human chorionic gonadotropin
E) Oxytocin

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Which of the following hormones is detected by over-the-counter pregnancy kits?A)  ProgesteroneB)  EstrogenC)  ProlactinD)  Human chorionic gonadotropinE)  Oxytocin

Priya Yadav · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Over-the-counter pregnancy kits detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced by the placenta shortly after the embryo attaches to the uterine lining.

Which of the following hormones is detected by over-the-counter pregnancy kits?

A) Progesterone
B) Estrogen
C) Prolactin
D) Human chorionic gonadotropin
E) Oxytocin

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