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Capo

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The hormone necessary for milk production is:
 
  a. Estrogen.
  b. Prolactin.
  c. Progesterone.
  d. Lactogen.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a postterm infant who weighs 7 lb, 12 oz?
 
  a. A hematocrit level of 55
  b. Soft and supple skin
  c. Lack of subcutaneous fat
  d. An abundance of vernix caseosa


Tonyam972

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

B
Prolactin, secreted by the anterior pituitary, is a hormone that causes the breasts to produce milk.
Estrogen decreases the effectiveness of prolactin and prevents mature breast milk from being produced.
Progesterone decreases the effectiveness of prolactin and prevents mature breast milk from being produced.
Human placental lactogen decreases the effectiveness of prolactin and prevents mature breast milk from being produced.

Answer to Question 2

C
This postterm infant actually lost weight in utero, which is seen as loss of subcutaneous fat.


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