Birth Flashcards
1
Q
What does progesterone inhibit?
A
The production of oxytocin
2
Q
Where is progesterone secreted from throughout the pregnancy?
A
Placenta
3
Q
What inhibits progesterone?
A
Estrogen
4
Q
What signals the pituitary gland to increase oxygen secretion?
A
Stretch receptors in the cervix
