Which statement about human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is accurate?

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It influences the uterus to preserve the endometrial lining during early gestation.Its secretion peaks during the final trimester of pregnancy.It can be detected in the urine of pregnant individuals using immunological methods.It belongs to the class of steroid hormones.It primarily regulates the menstrual cycle in non-pregnant women.

Explanation

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone that can be detected in the urine of pregnant women through immunological assays. It is not a steroid hormone, nor does its production peak in the last trimester. Instead, it helps maintain the endometrium in early pregnancy but the key distinguishing feature is its detectability via urine tests using immunological techniques.