This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Anatomy
All the following are TRUE about HCG except 
Select and explain. 
A. Has luteotrophic action, B. Acts on the same receptors as LH, C. Secreted by cytotrophoblast, D. It is a glycoprotein
C: Secreted by cytotrophoblast
Answer: C: Secreted by cytotrophoblast 
Explanation: hCG is produced by syncytiotrophoblast of the placenta and secreted into the blood of both mother and fetus