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What is the primary source of estrogen and progesterone during the first ten weeks of pregnancy? a. Ovarian follicle b. Placenta c. Corpus luteum d. Anterior pituitary

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What is the primary source of estrogen and progesterone during the first ten weeks of pregnancy?

a. Ovarian follicle

b. Placenta

c. Corpus luteum

d. Anterior pituitary

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