Q62 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (21 April Shift 1) · Biology
Which of the following organs secretes the hormone relaxin in the later phase of pregnancy?
- AUterus
- Correct answerBOvary
- CFetus
- DFallopian tube
Solution
In the later phase of pregnancy, a hormone called relaxin is secreted by the ovary.
Relaxin helps in the relaxation of the pelvic ligaments to facilitate childbirth.
Hormones like hCG, hPL, and relaxin are produced in women only during pregnancy.
Answer: Ovary
Relaxin helps in the relaxation of the pelvic ligaments to facilitate childbirth.
Hormones like hCG, hPL, and relaxin are produced in women only during pregnancy.
Answer: Ovary
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.