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During the first few months of pregnancy, which gland continues to secrete progesterone and estrogens?
During the first few months of pregnancy, which gland continues to secrete progesterone and estrogens?
- The mammary gland
- The adrenal gland
- The corpus luteum (correct)
- The pituitary gland
From the third month on, what provides the high levels of estrogens and progesterones necessary to maintain pregnancy?
From the third month on, what provides the high levels of estrogens and progesterones necessary to maintain pregnancy?
- The placenta (correct)
- The corpus luteum
- The adrenal gland
- The pituitary gland
Which hormone mimics LH and stimulates the corpus luteum to continue producing estrogens and progesterone?
Which hormone mimics LH and stimulates the corpus luteum to continue producing estrogens and progesterone?
- FSH
- hCG (correct)
- Relaxin
- LH
Which hormone, produced by the chorion of the placenta, helps prepare the mother's body for childbirth and may also regulate the secretion of FSH and hGH?
Which hormone, produced by the chorion of the placenta, helps prepare the mother's body for childbirth and may also regulate the secretion of FSH and hGH?
What is the primary role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
What is the primary role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
What is the role of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in pregnancy?
What is the role of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in pregnancy?
Study Notes
Hormones in Pregnancy
- During the first few months of pregnancy, corpus luteum continues to secrete progesterone and estrogens.
- From the third month on, placenta provides the high levels of estrogens and progesterones necessary to maintain pregnancy.
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) mimics LH and stimulates the corpus luteum to continue producing estrogens and progesterone.
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) helps prepare the mother's body for childbirth and may also regulate the secretion of FSH and hGH.
- Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), produced by the placenta, plays a role in pregnancy, regulating the secretion of FSH and hGH.
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Quiz: Understanding Hormonal Changes in Early Pregnancy Test your knowledge on the hormonal changes that occur during the first few months of pregnancy. Learn about the role of the corpus luteum, placenta, and chorion in secreting progesterone, estrogens, and other hormones crucial for maintaining pregnancy. Explore how these hormones affect the uterine lining, mammary glands, and the suppression of FSH and LH production.
