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What is the role of progesterone in pregnancy?
What is the role of progesterone in pregnancy?
- Leads to gestational diabetes and hypertension
- Suppresses the hypothalamic axis and menstrual cycle (correct)
- Stimulates maternal lipolysis and fatty acid metabolism
- Causes changes in behavior and posture
What is the function of human placental lactogen (hPL) in pregnancy?
What is the function of human placental lactogen (hPL) in pregnancy?
- Suppresses the hypothalamic axis and menstrual cycle
- Causes changes in blood vessels and blood
- Stimulates maternal lipolysis and fatty acid metabolism (correct)
- Leads to gestational diabetes and hypertension
How do levels of progesterone and estrogen change during pregnancy?
How do levels of progesterone and estrogen change during pregnancy?
- Decrease continually throughout pregnancy
- Rise continually throughout pregnancy (correct)
- Remain constant throughout pregnancy
- Fluctuate based on maternal behavior
What can the changes in certain hormone levels during pregnancy lead to?
What can the changes in certain hormone levels during pregnancy lead to?
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What is the primary role of the fetal-placental unit in pregnancy?
What is the primary role of the fetal-placental unit in pregnancy?
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