Placenta

Question 1

HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin)

Answer 1

Stimulates estrogen and progesterone synthesis in corpus lute of early pregnancy

Question 2

HPL (Human placental lactogen) or human chorionic somatomammotropin

Answer 2

Has GH (growth hormone) like and prolactin like actions during pregnancy

Question 3

Estriol (estrogen type) and progesterone

Answer 3

• Stimulates growth and development of female reproductive system, follicular phase of menstrual cycle, development of breasts, prolactin secretion, maintains pregnancy
• Stimulates luteal phase of menstrual cycle, maintains pregnancy