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Determine the series of hormonal events that leads to birth. 1. Oxytocin stimulates the placenta to secrete prostaglandins.
2) Fetal cortisol stimulates the placenta to secrete estrogen.
3) Prostaglandins dilate the cervix, and with oxytocin, increase the strength of uterine contractions.
4) The high estrogen level stimulates the uterus to form oxytocin receptors.
Bacterial Infections
Diseases caused by harmful bacteria entering and multiplying within the human body or on the surface of the skin.
Peptidoglycan
A complex polymer that forms the cell walls of bacteria, providing structural support and shape.
Plasma Membranes
The semi-permeable membrane enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Lipids
A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, and fat-soluble vitamins among others.
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