This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which substance readily passes through the placenta to the fetus, where it can act as a toxin and ... (Read 81 times)

Collmarie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Aug 20, 2018
Which substance readily passes through the placenta to the fetus, where it can act as a toxin and interrupt normal growth and development?
 a. protein
 b. oxygen
 c. vitamin A
  d. alcohol
 e. glucose

Question 2

_____ is a hormone produced by the stomach cells that promotes positive energy balance by stimulating appetite and promoting efficient energy storage.
 
 a. Insulin
  b. Leptin
  c. Ghrelin
  d. Yohimbe


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Yixagurpuldink

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


Collmarie

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

yeungji

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

The types of cancer that alpha interferons are used to treat include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

Did you know?

When Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer, he called "zero degrees" the lowest temperature he was able to attain with a mixture of ice and salt. For the upper point of his scale, he used 96°, which he measured as normal human body temperature (we know it to be 98.6° today because of more accurate thermometers).

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Photograph illustrating the development of a fetus Photograph illustrating the development of a fetus
Placenta Placenta
The digital image of a fetus shows a well-developed head and a comparatively smaller body. At 7 ... The digital image of a fetus shows a well-developed head and a comparatively smaller body. At 7 ...
Ultrasonogram showing a male fetus. Ultrasonogram showing a male fetus.
Substance P assists the transmission of impulses across the synapse Substance P assists the transmission of impulses across the synapse
Concepts related to substance abuse Concepts related to substance abuse
Video: Uterine (menstrual) cycle - phases

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library