6.4.1 Maternal Physiology

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Marsh, Karen
Yearwood, Ryan
La Barbera, Andrew R.

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2007-02-07

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Animation

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GOAL: To describe the processes of gamete transport, fertilization, blastocyst implantation, formation and function of the placenta, regulation of maternal and fetal metabolism during gestation, parturition and lactation.
6.4 OBJECTIVE: To describe how placental and maternal hormones regulate maternal physiology during and after pregnancy.
6.4.1 Maternal Physiology (Animation) -How does a pregnant female adjust physiologically to the metabolic and nutritional requirements of the growing fetus? -How does the fetal-placental unit obtain a sufficient blood supply? -How soon after parturition do maternal metabolism and reproductive function return to those typical of the non-pregnant state?
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