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What is the primary source of estrogens during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy?
What is the primary source of estrogens during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy?
- Placenta
- Uterus
- Corpus luteum (correct)
- Fetus
Which hormone stimulates the growth of corpus luteum and promotes the secretion of progesterone and estrogen?
Which hormone stimulates the growth of corpus luteum and promotes the secretion of progesterone and estrogen?
- Human chorionic somatomammotropin (HCS)
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) (correct)
- Estrogens
- Progesterone
What is the primary function of progesterone in pregnancy?
What is the primary function of progesterone in pregnancy?
- Thickening the endometrium
- Suppressing secretion of FSH and LH (correct)
- Stimulating uterine contractions
- Promoting tissue growth in the fetus
What is the effect of human chorionic somatomammotropin (HCS) on the body?
What is the effect of human chorionic somatomammotropin (HCS) on the body?
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What is the primary source of progesterone during the later stages of pregnancy?
What is the primary source of progesterone during the later stages of pregnancy?
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When does the placenta take over the function of the corpus luteum?
When does the placenta take over the function of the corpus luteum?
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What is the effect of progesterone on the uterus during pregnancy?
What is the effect of progesterone on the uterus during pregnancy?
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What is the primary function of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in early pregnancy?
What is the primary function of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in early pregnancy?
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What is the effect of estrogens on the fetus during pregnancy?
What is the effect of estrogens on the fetus during pregnancy?
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When is the placenta the primary source of hormones in pregnancy?
When is the placenta the primary source of hormones in pregnancy?
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