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Veins, Fetal Circulation, Lymphatic System, and Endocrine System Flashcards

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deep vein that drains blood from the lateral side of the hand

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radial vein

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deep vein that drains blood form the medial side of the hand

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ulnar vein

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superficial vein that merges with the axillary vein on the lateral side of the arm, drains the superficial portion of the hand

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cephalic vein

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superficial vein of the arm that merges with the brachial vein to become the axillary vein

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basilic vein

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a vein that forms a bridge between the cephalic vein and the basilic vein; blood can be sampled at this site

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median cubital vein

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vein that runs deep on the medial side of the arm and receives blood from the radial and ulnar veins

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brachial vein

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vein in the armpit region, this vessel merges with the cephalic vein to become the subclavian vein

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axillary vein

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passes inferior to the clavicle, becomes brachiocephalic vein

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subclavian vein

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paired vessel that drains into subclavian vein; superficial to sternocleidomastoid

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external jugular vein

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a large and deep vein that parallels the common carotid artery, deep to sternocleidomastoid

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internal jugular vein

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paired vessel that receives blood from the subclavian vein, enters the superior vena cava

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brachiocephalic vein

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one of the major vessels connected the right atrium of the heart, drains the upper body

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superior vena cava

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paired vein originating from the subclavian vein descending down the posterior side of the rib cage

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internal thoracic vein

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collects blood from vertebrae and thoracic wall; drains into azygos vein

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intercostal vein

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merges with the superior vena cava in proximity to the right atrium, receives blood from the posterior thoracic region

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azygos vein

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one of two major vessels connected to the right atrium, drains lower body

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inferior vena cava

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located on the superior aspect of the liver, drains the portal system and empties into the inferior vena cava near the right atrium

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hepatic vein

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receives blood from the capillaries associated with the digestive organs, formed by union of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins

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hepatic portal vein

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the vein that carries blood from the small and large intestines

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superior mesenteric vein

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a group of veins that drain the posterior abdominal wall, vertebral column and spinal cord and return to the inferior vena cava

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lumbar vein

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21
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found on the lesser curvature of the stomach drains this portion of the stomach

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gastric vein

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located on the greater curvature where it drains nutrients and wastes from the stomach into the splenic and superior mesenteric veins

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gastro-omental (gastorepiploic) vein

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vein that drains the spleen, receives blood from four other veins (inferior mesenteric vein, pancreatic veins, short gastric veins, right gastroepiploic vein)

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splenic vein

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24
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from the gonad, the right vein drains into the inferior vena cava while the left vein drains into the left renal vein

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gonadal vein

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paired vessel that drains the kidney, merges with the inferior vena cava

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renal vein

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26
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paired vessel that drains the adrenal gland

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suprarenal vein

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27
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drains the large intestine, flows directly into the splenic vein

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inferior mesenteric vein

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receives blood form the internal and external iliac veins and returns blood to the inferior vena cava

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common iliac vein

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superficial vessel that receives blood from the femoral vein, returns blood to common iliac vein

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external iliac vein

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deep branch that drains the gluteal region, returns blood to the common iliac vein

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internal iliac vein

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the medial sacral vein courses along the middle of the anterior surface of the sacrum and drains into the left common iliac vein.

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median sacral vein

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32
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vein that ascend form the foot anterior to the tibia to the posterior knee where it becomes the popliteal vein.

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anterior tibial vein

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vein that ascend from the foot along the posterior aspect of the tibia where it becomes the popliteal vein

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posterior tibial vein

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34
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vein that drains the posterior knee region

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popliteal vein

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35
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major vein of the thigh that receives blood from the deep femoral and great saphenous vein

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femoral vein

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36
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ascend from the posterior aspect of the leg in the groin area

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deep femoral vein

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37
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returns blood from the arch of the foot and ascend to the level of the thigh where it empties into the femoral vein

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great saphenous vein

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38
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major organ in which material and fetal blood exchange nutrients, waste products and gases

39
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the elongated structure that connects the fetus to the placenta; contains a large vein and two arteries

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umbilical cord

40
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delivers oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus

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umbilical vein

41
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paired vessels that deliver deoxygenated blood from the fetus to the placenta

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umbilical artery

42
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branch of the umbilical vein that enters directly into the inferior vena cava, bypassing the portal system of the liver

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ductus venosus

43
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opening within the interatrial septum that acts to bypass the pulmonary circulation

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foramen ovale

44
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shunt between the pulmonary trunk and aorta; bypasses pulmonary circulation

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ductus arteriosus

45
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consist of lymphatic cells within an extracellular connective tissue matrix

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lymphatic organs

46
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small structures containing lymphatic tissue (phagocytic cells, etc.) through which lymph is filtered

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lymph nodes

47
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located on the left side of the abdominal cavity functions include cleansing the blood of retired old red blood cells

48
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located in the thoracic region deep to manubrium, visible in childhood, atrophies in adulthood; functions in the immune system

49
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lymph tissue located at the back of the throat

50
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expanded, saclike chamber located at the base of the thoracic duct; receives lymph from the lower abdomen, pelvis and lower limbs

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cisterna chyli

51
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located mid-thoracic and ventral to the spinal cord; drains lymph from lower and left upper body into the left subclavian vein

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thoracic duct

52
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drains lymph from the right upper body into the right subclavian vein

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right lymphatic duct

53
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ductless glands that release hormones into the blood stream where they are transported to target tissues

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endocrine glands

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composed of two halves, the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis

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pituitary gland (hypophysis)

55
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attaches the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus

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infundibulum

56
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anterior portion of the pituitary, hormones produced and secreted include. . . .

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anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis)

57
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stimulates maturation of sperm and follicle cells

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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

58
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stimulates secretion of sex hormones in both males and females

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

59
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regulates the adrenal cortex

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

60
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regulates thyroid gland

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thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

61
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stimulates production of milk in the breasts

62
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regulates body growth and bone elongation

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growth hormone (GH)

63
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stimulates the melanocytes to produce melanin

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melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

64
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posterior portion of the pituitary, hormons secreted includes . . . .

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posterior pituitary gland (neurohypophysis)

65
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targets the smooth muscles of the uterus causing uterine contractions and milk ejection in the breasts

66
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targets kidney tubules for water retention by reducing water loss from kidneys

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antidiuretic hormone (vassopressin)

67
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located in the neck region anterior to the trochlea and inferior to the thyroid cartilage; secretes . . . .

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thyroid gland

68
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controls rate of growth and energy metabolism

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triiodothyronine

69
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controls rate of growth and energy metabolism

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thyroxine (tetraiodothyronine)

70
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prevents loss of calcium from bone, reduces calcium in blood stream

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calcitonin

71
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paired gland on the posterior side of the thyroid secretes . . .

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parathyroid gland

72
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antagonistic to calcitonin in regulating blood calcium levels, aka increases calcium levels in blood

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parathyroid hormone

73
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an irregularly shaped structure in the posterior abdomen which has both exocrine and endocrine functions

74
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enhances breakdown of glycogen within the liver, increases blood sugar

75
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enhances storage of glycogen by the liver and muscle cells, decreases glucose level in blood stream

76
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located directly above the kidneys

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adrenal (suprarenal) gland

77
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outside portion of the adrenal gland, secretes corticosteroids

78
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regulates sodium and water eliminated by kidney tubules

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aldosterone

79
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anti-inflammatory, anti-stress compound

80
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sex hormones

81
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inside portion of the adrenal gland, secretes . . .

82
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catecholamine that increases blood pressure and prepares body fro stressful, physical activity

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norepinephrine

83
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catecholamine that increases blood pressure and prepares the body for stressful, physical activity

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epinephrine

84
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glands located in the scrotum that produce and secrete. . .

85
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induce the development of internal and external male sex organs

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testosterone

86
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glands located on each side of the uterus that produce and secrete . . .

87
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induces development and controls the function of the female reproductive organs

88
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invovled in maturation of the uterine endometrium, allowing implantation of the fertilized egg

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progesterone

89
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found in the brain, secretes melatonin which may regulate the daily cycle

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pineal gland (body)

90
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regulates circadian rhythms

91
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located superior to heart, function associated with the immune system (T-lymphocytes and T-cells), most visible in fetus

92
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stimulate the differentiation, growth, and maturation of T-lymphocytes

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thymopoietin and thymosins

93
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controls maternal exchange of nutrients and wastes and produces HCG, progesterone and estrogen

94
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acts on corpus luteum

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human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

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