Which of the following hormone is released by placenta*4 pointsProstaglandinsAtrial natriuretic hormoneHCGErythropoietin
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Which of the following hormone is released by placenta*4 pointsProstaglandinsAtrial natriuretic hormoneHCGErythropoietin
Solution
The hormone that is released by the placenta is HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). This hormone is produced in the early stages of pregnancy to maintain the corpus luteum in the ovary and stimulate it to produce progesterone. It is detected in pregnancy tests.
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Signals for parturition originate fromA) Both placenta as well as fully developed foetusB) Oxytocin released from maternal pituitaryC) Placenta onlyD) The fully developed foetus only
Match each hormone produced by the placenta with its effect on the mother's body.InstructionsDrag and drop application.EstrogenEstrogen drop zone empty.Peptide hormonesPeptide hormones drop zone empty.ProgesteroneProgesterone drop zone empty.Increased uterine blood flow; increased protein synthesis by the liverIncreased insulin resistanceRelaxation of smooth muscle; reduced uterine motility
The function of the placenta is to:
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