Gen Exam 1

Question 1

What does Hcg do?

Answer 1

Human chorionic gonadotropin is excreted by the placenta and promotes the excretion of progesterone and estrogen. This hormone is the basis for pregnancy testing.

Question 2

What is Hydatidiform Mole

Answer 2

A hydatidiform mole, or a molar pregnancy, is a benign proliferative growth of the chorionic villi, which gives rise to multiple cysts. The products of conception transform into a large number of edematous, fluid-filled vesicles. As cells slough off the uterine wall, vaginal discharge is usually dark brown and can contain grapelike clusters.

Question 3

Expected symptom with hydatidiform mole?

Answer 3

Dark brown vaginal discharge