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Which hormone is considered the master regulator of the intra extra-uterine transition from fetus to newborn?
Cortisol
What is one of the main effects of cortisol during the intra extra-uterine transition?
Clears lung fluid
Which gland mainly releases fetal catecholamines during the intra extra-uterine transition?
Adrenal medulla
What drives the post-birth blood pressure increase according to the text?
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Which hormone stimulates the release of catecholamines during the birth process?
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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating thermogenesis during the intra extra-uterine transition?
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What is one of the effects of cortisol on lung development during the intra extra-uterine transition?
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During the intra extra-uterine transition, what is stimulated by cortisol and increases the expression of β-adrenergic receptors?
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What are the main hormones involved in regulating the physiological transition from fetus to newborn according to the text?
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Which hormone plays a role in functional maturation of the fetal gastrointestinal tract during the intra extra-uterine transition?
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