In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The result expected was

High level of circulating FSH and LH in the uterus to stimulate implantation of the embryo

High level of circulating HCG to stimulate endometrial thickening

High levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening

High level of circulating HCG to stimulate oestrogen and progesterone synthesis

Solution

High level of circulating HCG to stimulate oestrogen and progesterone synthesis

In a pregnant female, high levels of HCG will maintain corpus luteum and stimulate it to secrete oestrogen and progesterone.

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