Name four hormones that the placenta synthesizes
What will be an ideal response?
The placenta synthesizes two steroid hormones, estrogen and progesterone, and two protein hormones, human placental lactogen (HPL) and human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG).
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a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%
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a. Ice cream in a waffle cone b. Bowl of grapes c. Glass of milk and a macaroon cookie d. Cup of cream of broccoli and cheese soup
To assess the patient's visual acuity, the nurse should use the
a. ophthalmoscope c. Snellen chart b. otoscope d. pen light
Which subtype of cataracts is characterized by significant nearsightedness and a slow indolent course?
a. Nuclear cataracts c. Posterior cataracts b. Cortical cataracts d. Immature cataracts