The placenta secretes numerous hormones, both protein and steroid. Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the placenta?
A) Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
B) Estrogen
C) Human placental lactogen (HPL)
D) Progesterone
E) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Question 2
In a patient with suspected primary hyperthyroidism associated with Graves' disease, one would expect the following laboratory serum results: T4 _________, TSH _________.
A) Increased, increased
B) Decreased, normal
C) Increased, normal
D) Increased, decreased
E) Normal, increased
Protein degradation via the proteasome
Integration of protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism
Pituitary hormones and their target cells, tissues, and/or organs.
Cooking denatures protein
Almonds and other nuts are also good sources of protein
Structure of hemoglobin, the oxygen-transporting protein of red blood cells. It consists of four glo