Endocrine system-placenta Flashcards
1
Q
What does endocrine system produce?
A
oestrogen progesterone hcG HPl Relaxin Prostaglandins
2
Q
What does oestrogen do to the body?
A
– breast and uterine enlargement
3
Q
What does progesterone maintain?
A
endometrium; prepares breasts for lactation
4
Q
What does hCG do?
A
Progesterone and oestrogen production
5
Q
What does hPL promote?
A
fat breakdown as alternate source of energy for mother
6
Q
What is relaxin?
A
smooth muscle relaxant
7
Q
What does prostaglandins affect?
A
smooth muscle increase of attraction & may trigger labour
