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Pregnancy Hormones and Physiological Changes

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What is the primary function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in pregnancy?

To prepare the uterine lining for a fertilized egg

To prevent the disintegration of the corpus luteum and maintain progesterone production (correct)

To stimulate uterine contractions during labor

To stimulate the growth of the egg within the follicle

What is the primary source of progesterone during pregnancy?

The developing embryo

The corpus luteum in the ovary

The placenta (correct)

The anterior pituitary gland

What is the primary function of estrogen in the female reproductive system?

To prepare the uterine lining for a fertilized egg

To maintain progesterone production

To stimulate the growth of the egg within the follicle (correct)

To stimulate uterine contractions during labor

What is the primary source of oxytocin?

The posterior pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the inner cell mass of the blastocyst?

To eventually form the embryo Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the trophoblast?

To form the attachment to the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of progesterone during pregnancy?

To prepare the uterine lining for a fertilized egg Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of pregnancy does the placenta take over the production of progesterone?

During the later stages of pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

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Hormones in Pregnancy

Estrogen is primarily secreted and released by the developing follicles in the ovaries.
Estrogen stimulates the growth of the egg within the follicle and also stimulates the production and release of LH (Luteinizing Hormone) from the anterior pituitary gland.
Progesterone is secreted from the corpus luteum in the ovary after ovulation or by the placenta during pregnancy.
Progesterone prepares the uterine lining for a fertilized egg, favouring and supporting pregnancy.
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is secreted from the developing embryo and later the placenta, preventing the disintegration of the corpus luteum and maintaining progesterone production.
Oxytocin is primarily secreted from the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland, stimulating uterine contractions during labour.

Embryonic & Fetal Development

Implantation

The blastocyst consists of two cell masses:
- The inner cell mass or embryoblast, which eventually forms the embryo.
- The outer cell mass or trophoblast, which forms attachment to the uterus and gives rise to the fetal placenta.

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This quiz covers the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, including the role of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.