Which of the following hormone is not produced by placenta?

Key Points

• The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy.
• It facilitates the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the embryo.
• It removes carbon dioxide and excretory/waste materials produced by the embryo.
• Placenta acts as an endocrine tissue and produces hormones:
  • Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
  • Human placental lactogen (hPL)
  • Estrogens
  • Progestogens
• These hormones work together to control the growth and development of the placenta and the fetus.
• They act on the mother to support the pregnancy and prepare for childbirth.
• Placenta is connected to the embryo through an umbilical cord which helps in the transport of substances to and from the embryo.

Explanation:

• Androgen is the male sex hormone that is secreted by the Leydig cells of the testis in males.
• It plays an important role in spermatogenesis process.
• It also helps in developing male secondary sexual characters.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.