The nurse working with obstetric patients understands the role of the placenta includes what?
A) Endocrine gland
B) Protection
C) Production of glucose
D) Expelling the fetus
A
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The uterus is a muscular organ, which can develop a blood-filled inner lining or endometrium, which will support the development of the placenta, which provides nourishment for the developing fetus and acts as an endocrine gland producing the hormones needed to maintain the active metabolic state of the pregnancy. The amniotic sac protects the fetus. Although nutrients are sent to the growing fetus through the placenta, glucose is not produced by the placenta. The muscles in the uterus contract to expel both the fetus and the placenta.
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