What function does placental PTHrp (parathyroid hormone–related peptide) serve?

a. It helps prepare the mammary glands for lactation

b. It increases maternal plasma Ca2+ levels for use in calcifying fetal bones.
c. It softens the cervix in preparation for cervical dilation at parturition.
d. It maintains the corpus luteum of pregnancy.
e. It stimulates growth of the myometrium.


b

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