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OB-GYN:Repro. Basics
Repro. Basics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| GlycoCHON w/ 2 subunits ; Alpha subunit is similar to? Beta subunit is? | hCG ; LH, FSH & Thyrotropin ; Specific |
| hCG 1st appears in maternal blood when? peak when? gradually fall to a plateau level @? | 10 days after fertilization --> peak @ 9-10 wks. --> plateau @ 20-22wks |
| hCG purposes | Maintain Corpus Luteum Progesterone prodxn (until placenta can take over pregnancy maintenance) Reg. STEROID BioSyn. in Placenta & Adrenal Gland (+) Testosterone prodxn in Fetal Testes |