Question

A scientist was looking at using different hormones in the blood as a marker for pregnancy. Which of the following hormones will not be ideal for this?

• A. Progesterone
• B. Chorionic gonadotrophin
• C. Relaxin
• D. Placental lactogen

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Progesterone

To use hormone as a detector for pregnancy, the hormone should be released only during pregnancy. Such hormones are hPL, hCG, and relaxin. Progesterone is not specific to pregnancy and hence cannot serve the purpose.