Which is TRUE about hormonal control during pregnancy?
A)The corpus luteum must remain functional for 38 weeks because it is the main source of estrogen and progesterone.
B)The placenta responds to estrogen and progesterone from the corpus luteum,but does not secrete them.
C)The placenta produces estrogen without any contribution from the fetal adrenal cortex.
D)The placenta is provided with androgens by the maternal ovaries and adrenal glands,and by the fetal adrenal glands.
E)The placenta secretes only steroid hormones,while fetal and maternal pituitary glands secrete pregnancy-specific protein hormones.

Question

Which is TRUE about hormonal control during pregnancy?
A)The corpus luteum must remain functional for 38 weeks because it is the main source of estrogen and progesterone.
B)The placenta responds to estrogen and progesterone from the corpus luteum,but does not secrete them.
C)The placenta produces estrogen without any contribution from the fetal adrenal cortex.
D)The placenta is provided with androgens by the maternal ovaries and adrenal glands,and by the fetal adrenal glands.
E)The placenta secretes only steroid hormones,while fetal and maternal pituitary glands secrete pregnancy-specific protein hormones.

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The placenta plays a crucial role in hormone production during pregnancy, utilizing androgens from both maternal (ovaries and adrenal glands) and fetal (adrenal glands) sources to produce estrogen. This collaborative process is essential for maintaining pregnancy and supporting fetal development.

Which Is TRUE About Hormonal Control During Pregnancy