Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The placenta acts as a temporary endocrine gland, secreting hCG (which maintains the corpus luteum), hPL (which alters maternal metabolism for fetal growth), and high levels of estrogen and progesterone (which maintain the uterine lining and suppress further ovulation). Prolactin, however, is primarily secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, although its levels rise significantly during pregnancy to prepare the mammary glands for lactation.
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