Question

Which of the following hormone is not produced by the placenta?

• A. Relaxin
• B. Estrogen
• C. Progesterone
• D. hPL

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Relaxin

Placenta is also an endocrine gland. It provides various hormones like hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin), hPL (Human Placental Lactogen), Estrogen, and Progesterone. Relaxin is not a placental hormone. It is released from the ovary.