Endocrine Function Of Placenta

Question 1

2nd product of syncytial cells of placenta

Answer 1

Estrogen

Question 2

Known as “hormones of mothers”

Answer 2

Progesterone

Question 3

Found in the blood and urine as early as first missed menstrual period

Answer 3

HCG

Question 4

Stimulates uterine growth to accommodate growing fetus

Answer 4

Estrogen

Question 5

Two hormones in the pregnancy

Answer 5

Hcg and Hpl

Question 6

HCG usually occurs in what day of pregnancy

Answer 6

100th

Question 7

It maintains the endometrial lining of the uterus

Answer 7

Progesterone

Question 8

A hormone with both growth promoting and lactogenuc properties

Answer 8

HPL

Question 9

Ensure corpeus luteum continues to produce estrogen and progesterone

Answer 9

HCG

Question 10

How many are the normal unit for HCG

Answer 10

50-100 million iu

Question 11

Reduce the contractility of the uterus preventing premature labor

Answer 11

Progesterone

Question 12

Another name for HPP

Answer 12

human somatomammotropin

Question 13

It is manufactured by chorionic villi

Answer 13

HCG

Question 14

Regulates maternal glucose, fat, and proteins

Answer 14

HPL