Human Physiology
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Chapter 20, Problem 12RA
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To determine:
The origin of placenta.
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Placenta is an organ that is formed during pregnancy inside the uterus and connected to the fetus by the umbilical cord. The placenta releases chorionic somatomammotropin, chorionic gonadotropin, and steroid hormones. The placenta helps in the exchange of oxygen, nutrients as well as wastes between the mother and the fetus.
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The placenta function to
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A. Produce blood cells
B. Provide nutrition for the growing fetus
C. Exchange nutrients and wastes
D. Creat amniotic fluid
The birth starts thanks to increased ...
a) ... stretching of the uterine muscles.
b) ... release of oxytocin.
c) ... release of glucocorticoids from the fetus.
d) ... release of estrogen from the placenta.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the umbilical cord?
a. The umbilical cord is formed from the yolk sac and the allantois.
b. The umbilical cord is formed from the chorion.
c. The umbilical cord consists of two arteries and one vein.
d. The placenta connects to the embryon via the umbilical cord.
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