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NRSG 3302 Women and Families: Exam 1 pregnancy hormones Questions With Complete Solutions

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NRSG 3302 Women and Families: Exam 1 pregnancy
hormones Questions With Complete Solutions

Estrogen Correct Answers Secreted in ovaries and later in
placenta
Actions = breast development, prevents further follicular
formation so you don't get pregnant again while pregnant,
growth of vaginal wall thickness, increases blood flow

hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) Correct Answers
Secreted in placenta
Actions = can be found in blood and urine to confirm
pregnancy, levels peak at 9-10 weeks, as pregnancy progresses
the levels rise and chance of miscarriage decreases

hPL (human placental lactogen) Correct Answers Secreted in
placenta
Actions = prepares body for breastfeeding, provides glucose for
fetus, insulin resistance later in pregnancy, promotes growth

LH (leutenizing hormone) Correct Answers Secreted in
anterior pituitary gland
Actions = stimulates ovulation when not yet pregnant

Oxytocin Correct Answers Secreted in hypothalamus, released
in pituitary
Actions = stimulates uterine contractions (opposite of
progesterone), causes sexual arousal, recognition and trust
between partners, stimulates milk ejection reflex (when baby
cries)

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