Identify 3 effects of Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) in pregnancy. Select one or more: O a. This helps to ensure the endometrium is ready to receive the implantation of the embryo O b. Higher levels of this are noted with multiple gestations O c. Reduces maternal insulin sensitivity leading to an increase in maternal blood glucose levels O d. Decreases maternal glucose utilisation, which helps ensure adequate fetal nutrition

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Identify 3 effects of Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) in
pregnancy.
Select one or more:
O a.
This helps to ensure the endometrium is ready to receive the implantation of
the embryo
O b.
Higher levels of this are noted with multiple gestations
O c.
Reduces maternal insulin sensitivity leading to an increase in maternal blood
glucose levels
O d.
Decreases maternal glucose utilisation, which helps ensure adequate fetal
nutrition
Transcribed Image Text:Identify 3 effects of Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) in pregnancy. Select one or more: O a. This helps to ensure the endometrium is ready to receive the implantation of the embryo O b. Higher levels of this are noted with multiple gestations O c. Reduces maternal insulin sensitivity leading to an increase in maternal blood glucose levels O d. Decreases maternal glucose utilisation, which helps ensure adequate fetal nutrition
Identify 3 effects of the oestrogen in pregnancy.
Select one or more:
□ a.
Promotes the development of secondary sexual characteristics; such as the
breasts
Increases fat stores
The corpus luteum releases this hormone until the placenta is established
O d.
Increases the volume of vaginal secretions- thick white discharge
O b.
Transcribed Image Text:Identify 3 effects of the oestrogen in pregnancy. Select one or more: □ a. Promotes the development of secondary sexual characteristics; such as the breasts Increases fat stores The corpus luteum releases this hormone until the placenta is established O d. Increases the volume of vaginal secretions- thick white discharge O b.
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