Genetic and Mechanical Factors in Human Growth
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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?

  • 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?

  • Thyroid gland
  • Pituitary gland
  • Adrenal medulla (correct)
  • Pancreas

    • What drives the post-birth blood pressure increase according to the text?

    <p>Cortisol-induced catecholamine release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the release of catecholamines during the birth process?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for stimulating thermogenesis during the intra extra-uterine transition?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the effects of cortisol on lung development during the intra extra-uterine transition?

    <p>Stimulates lung maturation and surfactant production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the intra extra-uterine transition, what is stimulated by cortisol and increases the expression of β-adrenergic receptors?

    <p>Release of catecholamines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main hormones involved in regulating the physiological transition from fetus to newborn according to the text?

    <p>Cortisol, catecholamines, and thyroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone plays a role in functional maturation of the fetal gastrointestinal tract during the intra extra-uterine transition?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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