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Prepared by:
3. P = Progesterone
4. E = Estrogen
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hCG: Source
2. 2 subunits
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hCG: Function
1. Maintains corpus luteum
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High: hCG: Level
1. Twin pregnancy
2. Hydatidiform mole
3. Choriocarcinoma
4. Embryonal carcinoma
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Low: hCG: Level
1. Ectopic pregnancy
2. Threatened abortion
3. Missed abortion
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HPL:
Source: Placenta
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HPL:
Level: parallels placental growth,
rises throughout pregnancy
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9+ placenta
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Progesterone:function
Structure: steroid
Function:
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Estrogen (steroid hormone)
Forms Abbr. Site of
formation
Estradiol E2 Ovary
Estriol E3 Placenta
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Age distribution of Estrogen types
Estradiol (E2) During non-pregnant
reproductive years
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Formation of estrogen:
E2 1. Theca cell cholesterolAndrogen
2. Granulosa cell Aromatase enzymeE2
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