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Here are a few simple Quiz questions that relate to Placental Functions from the practical. 1 The difference in oxygen tension between the umbilical artery and umbilical vein is about:   100 pO2 (torr)   55 pO2 (torr)   45 pO2 (torr)   10 pO2 (torr)   none of the above are correct 2 Which of the following hormones produced by the placenta is important for initially preserving the pregnancy?   Human chorionic gonadotrophin   Human chorionic somatommotropin   Human chorionic thyrotropin   Human chorionic corticotropin 3 Which of the following hormones produced by the placenta is important for later preserving the pregnancy?   progesterone   Human chorionic somatommotropin   Human chorionic gonadotrophin   Human chorionic thyrotropin   Follicle Stimulating Hormone   Relaxin Practical 14: Implantation and Early Placentation | Villi Development | Maternal Decidua | Cord Development | Placental Functions | Diagnostic Techniques | Abnormalities Additional Information: endocrine placenta