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sjones

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Where are estrogen and progesterone produced during pregnancy until the placenta begins functioning as an exocrine gland?
 
  a. Umbilical cord
  b. Corpus luteum
  c. Thymus gland
  d. Breast tissue

Question 2

The pregnant patient is being monitored for low progesterone levels. She asks the nurse why progesterone is important. Which response(s) by the nurse would be appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. It maintains the uterine lining for implantation of the zygote.
  b. It reduces uterine contractions to help prevent spontaneous abortions.
  c. It prepares the glands of the breasts for lactation.
  d. It increases blood flow to the uterine vessels.
  e. It stimulates the testes of the male fetus to produce testosterone, which aids in the development of the reproductive tract.


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bbburns21

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The corpus luteum produces estrogen and progesterone until the placenta is mature enough to act as an exocrine gland.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
The hormone progesterone is important for the preparation and maintenance of pregnancy.


sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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