Hormonal and Maternal Flashcards
1
Q
There’s an increase in what hormone from the kidneys during pregnancy.
A
Erythropoetin.
2
Q
What transports non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAS) across trophoblasts into the fetus via what?
A
Fatty acid transport proteins (FATP).
3
Q
What enzyme releases non-esterified fatty acids from the triglycerides?
A
Lipoprotein lipase.
4
Q
Name 1 thing that is given to the mother as supplements for fetal DNA synthesis?
A
Folate. Vitamin B12.
