Question

Hormones of placenta and their functions

Answer 1

Answer:

Human chorionic gonadotropin

Human placental lactogen

Corticotropin-releasing hormone

Relaxin

Growth hormone–releasing hormone

Angiotensin



Thyrotropin-releasing hormone

Endothelin



Calcitriol

Explanation:

These hormones work together to control the growth and development of the placenta and the fetus, and act on the mother to support the pregnancy and prepare for childbirth

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Answer 2

Answer:

The placenta produces two steroid hormones – oestrogen and progesterone

The placenta is the interface between mother and fetus. Functions of the placenta include gas exchange, metabolic transfer, hormone secretion, and fetal protection. Nutrient and drug transfer across the placenta are by passive diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport, and pinocytosis.