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