Which hormone maintains the corpus luteum during early pregnancy?
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Correct answer: Human chorionic gonadotropin
Human chorionic gonadotropin secreted by the developing embryo maintains the corpus luteum. This ensures continued progesterone secretion until placental takeover.
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