1.4.1 Synthesis of Steroids by the Maternal-Fetal-Placental Unit
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1.4.1 Synthesis of Steroids by the Maternal-Fetal-Placental Unit
| Title: | 1.4.1 Synthesis of Steroids by the Maternal-Fetal-Placental Unit |
| Author: | Marsh, Karen; Bruce, Brendan; La Barbera, Andrew R. |
| Description: |
GOAL: To describe the structure, synthesis, transport, metabolism and excretion of steroid hormones and the consequences of their deficiencies. 1.4 Objective: To describe the cooperative interactions of the mother, fetus and placenta in steroid hormone biosynthesis during pregnancy. 1.4.1 Synthesis of steroids by the Maternal-Fetal-Placental Unit (Animation) -How are the progestins, estrogens and the androgens synthesized in the maternal-fetal-placenta unit? -How does the steroid hormone biosynthesis during pregnancy differ form the non-pregnant state? -How is the fetus protected from maternal and placental steroid hormones? |
| Bookmark: | http://hdl.handle.net/2374.UC/149 |
| Date: | 2007-02-06 |
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Reproductive Physiology Animations
A collection of learning modules on human reproduction