The nursing instructor explains to a class of students that the pituitary gland has many functions related to pregnancy. Which of the following functions are performed by hormones secreted by this gland? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Cause the corpus luteum to produce progesterone
B.
Influence ovarian follicular development
C.
Maintain the pregnancy
D.
Prompt ovulation
E.
Stimulate the uterine lining
ANS: B, C, D, E
The pituitary gland secretes hormones that influence ovarian follicular development, prompt ovulation, and stimulate the uterine lining to prepare for pregnancy. After implantation, the trophoblast secretes human chorionic gonadotropin, which prompts the corpus luteum to continue progesterone production until the placenta takes over this action.
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