Chapter·Obstetrics and GynecologyEndocrinology of Pregnancy

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1

The role of human placental lactogen is :

AStimulate milk production

BPromotes growth of breast for lactation.

CSupports fetal growth and development.

DProvide fetal nutrition by antagonizing the action of insulin in maternal circulation, breakdown of fats and proteins and transport of fatty acids and amino acids from maternal to fetal circulation.

2

In a case of molar pregnancy, the most important marker for monitoring response to treatment is:

ASerum CA-125

BSerum estriol

CSerum AFP

DSerum hCG

3

hCG is secreted by?

ACytotrophoblast

BYolk sac

CDecidua

DSyncytiotrophoblast

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