An example of the endocrine function of the placenta is:
a. The production of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to stimulate uterine contractions
b. Suppression of the corpus luteum to prevent spontaneous abortion
c. The production of human placental lactogen (hPL) to suppress the mother's metabolism
d. Stimulation of the corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone
ANS: D
The placenta produces hCG, which stimulates the corpus luteum to secrete the continuous supply of estrogen and progesterone needed to maintain pregnancy.
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