DHEAS Travels from the Fetal Adrenal Cortex to the Placenta

question 94

True/False

DHEAS travels from the fetal adrenal cortex to the placenta where it is converted into oxytocin.

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and water balance in the body.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the body's stress response, metabolism, and immune response.

Thyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.

Growth Hormone

A substance that promotes growth, reproduction of cells, and healing in humans and animals.