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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that is produced by the placenta during pregnancy. It plays a crucial role in supporting the development of the fertilized egg and the early stages of pregnancy. HCG is primarily produced by the trophoblast cells in the developing placenta. The trophoblast cells surround the fertilized egg and later develop into the placenta. It helps maintain the corpus luteum, a structure formed from the ovarian follicle after ovulation. The corpus luteum produces progesterone during early pregnancy, which is essential for sustaining the uterine lining and supporting the developing embryo. The presence of HCG is a reliable marker for pregnancy. It can be detected in the blood or urine of pregnant individuals and is commonly used in pregnancy tests.