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What hormone maintains the endometrial lining of the uterus and increases the uterine threshold to contractile stimuli?
What hormone maintains the endometrial lining of the uterus and increases the uterine threshold to contractile stimuli?
- Progesterone (correct)
- HCG
- Estrogen
- Prostaglandins
Which hormone is produced by the trophoblast and stimulates corpus luteal production of progesterone and estrogen?
Which hormone is produced by the trophoblast and stimulates corpus luteal production of progesterone and estrogen?
- Prolactin
- Estradiol
- HCG (correct)
- Estriol
What hormone assumes responsibility for the production of steroid hormones during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy?
What hormone assumes responsibility for the production of steroid hormones during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy?
- Estriol
- Placenta (correct)
- Prolactin
- Progesterone
What is the main hormone that increases the sensitivity of the uterus to contractile stimuli near term?
What is the main hormone that increases the sensitivity of the uterus to contractile stimuli near term?
Which hormone stimulates local production of prostaglandins in the uterus, increasing its contractility?
Which hormone stimulates local production of prostaglandins in the uterus, increasing its contractility?
What hormone is transformed from cholesterol in the placenta during pregnancy?
What hormone is transformed from cholesterol in the placenta during pregnancy?
What is the primary role of oxytocin during parturition?
What is the primary role of oxytocin during parturition?
What happens to hormone levels after delivery of the placenta?
What happens to hormone levels after delivery of the placenta?
How does prolactin affect ovulation during lactation?
How does prolactin affect ovulation during lactation?
Why does lactation not occur during pregnancy?
Why does lactation not occur during pregnancy?
What is the role of suckling in maintaining lactation?
What is the role of suckling in maintaining lactation?
In a 56-year-old woman who completed menopause 3 years ago, but has low levels of FSH, what could be a likely explanation?
In a 56-year-old woman who completed menopause 3 years ago, but has low levels of FSH, what could be a likely explanation?
What is the primary source of estrogen in the non-pregnant female?
What is the primary source of estrogen in the non-pregnant female?
When does menstruation begin in relation to the degeneration of the corpus luteum?
When does menstruation begin in relation to the degeneration of the corpus luteum?
What triggers the end of menstruation?
What triggers the end of menstruation?
Which cells are responsible for the synthesis and secretion of estrogen and progesterone in the ovaries?
Which cells are responsible for the synthesis and secretion of estrogen and progesterone in the ovaries?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle do estrogen levels rise rapidly?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle do estrogen levels rise rapidly?
In a pregnant female, what structure secretes hormones essential for maintaining pregnancy?
In a pregnant female, what structure secretes hormones essential for maintaining pregnancy?
