10 Questions
What is the main function of the placenta in maternal-fetal exchange?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and nutrients
What is the role of progesterone in pregnancy?
To maintain a quiescent gravid uterus
What is the source of DHEA and DHEA-S in the placenta?
Fetal component
What is the consequence of elevated androgens in the female fetus?
Masculinization
What determines the timing of labor and delivery?
Maternal physiology
What is the primary mechanism of maternal-fetal exchange across the placenta?
Passive diffusion
What is the role of the placenta in steroid hormone formation?
It produces estrogen and progesterone
What is the function of the placenta as a 'waste sink'?
To remove excess androgens from fetal circulation
What is the role of the placenta in fetal development?
It provides nutrition and oxygen to the fetus
What is the significance of progesterone in maintaining a healthy pregnancy?
It maintains a quiescent uterus
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