Question

Upon fertilization, hCG is secreted to maintain the corpus luteum while the placenta is being built. What is secreting the hCG and where is it at?

1) The inner cell mass ; near letter D
2) The inner cell mass ; near letter F
3) The inner cell mass ; near letter B
4) The trophoblast cells ; near letter D
5) The trophoblast cells ; near letter B
6) The trophoblast cells ; near letter F

Answer 1

The trophoblast cells secrete hCG to maintain the corpus luteum during pregnancy.

Step-by-step explanation:

During pregnancy, the trophoblast cells secrete human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to maintain the corpus luteum while the placenta is being built. The hCG is secreted by the trophoblast cells near letter B. The hCG directs the corpus luteum to produce progesterone and estrogen which are necessary for the developing embryo.