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What is the function of the placenta?
What is the function of the placenta?
- To protect the fetus from infections
- To provide oxygen to the fetus
- To act as the digestive, respiratory, and renal system of the fetus (correct)
- To regulate the temperature of the fetus
What is the amniotic sac formed from?
What is the amniotic sac formed from?
- Epithelial layer covering the placenta
- Epithelial layer covering the amniotic cavity (correct)
- Epithelial layer covering the umbilical cord
- Epithelial layer covering the fetus
What is the fluid inside the amniotic sac similar to?
What is the fluid inside the amniotic sac similar to?
- Blood plasma
- Lymphatic fluid
- Urine
- Extracellular fluid (correct)
What hormones are secreted by the placenta?
What hormones are secreted by the placenta?
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What is the function of hCG?
What is the function of hCG?
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What is the effect of hCG in early pregnancy?
What is the effect of hCG in early pregnancy?
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When does hCG decline during pregnancy?
When does hCG decline during pregnancy?
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What is the function of estrogen in pregnancy?
What is the function of estrogen in pregnancy?
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What is the function of progesterone in pregnancy?
What is the function of progesterone in pregnancy?
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What is the role of the placenta in protecting the fetus?
What is the role of the placenta in protecting the fetus?
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What is the function of the amniotic fluid?
What is the function of the amniotic fluid?
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What is the purpose of the corpus luteum?
What is the purpose of the corpus luteum?
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