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Which hormone is produced by placenta?
Which hormone is produced by placenta?
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The correct option is C Progesterone
The placenta connects the developing foetus to the wall of the mother’s uterus during pregnancy.
The placenta produces two
steroid hormones - oestrogen and progesterone. Progesterone acts to maintain
pregnancy by supporting the lining of the uterus which provides the environment
for the foetus and the placenta to grow. It prevents the shedding of this
lining which would result in pregnancy loss. It also suppresses the uterine
wall’s ability to contract, which is important in preventing labour from
occurring before the end of pregnancy. Hence option D is correct.
The placenta connects the developing foetus to the wall of the mother’s uterus during pregnancy.
The placenta produces two steroid hormones - oestrogen and progesterone. Progesterone acts to maintain pregnancy by supporting the lining of the uterus which provides the environment for the foetus and the placenta to grow. It prevents the shedding of this lining which would result in pregnancy loss. It also suppresses the uterine wall’s ability to contract, which is important in preventing labour from occurring before the end of pregnancy. Hence option D is correct.
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