Which of the following is a function of human placental lactogen?
A) It alters mother's glucose and fatty acid metabolism.
B) It stimulates contraction of the smooth muscle in the uterus during birth.
C) It is the primary signal for the release of breast milk.
D) It maintains the corpus luteum after fertilization.
E) It loosens the ligaments in the pelvic bone before birth.

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Human placental lactogen (hPL) is a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy. One of its functions is to alter the mother's glucose and fatty acid metabolism to ensure that there is enough energy available for fetal growth and development.

Which of the Following Is a Function of Human Placental