ANATOMY&PHYSIOLOGY W/CONNECT LL
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Author: McKinley
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Chapter 29.2, Problem 7WDYL
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The importance of detecting the significant levels of hCG, a reliable test for pregnancy.
Concept introduction:
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is known as the pregnancy hormone. It is only produced during pregnancy. A normal pregnancy will always have low hCG levels, which will result in a perfectly healthy baby.
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