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The Placenta is a hugely important endocrine organ, producing many [[Endocrine System - Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]] which affect the status of pregnancy and the maternal physiology.

The Placenta is a hugely important endocrine organ, producing many [[Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]] which affect the status of pregnancy and the maternal physiology.

|<font color=Purple>Oestrogen<font>

|<font color=Purple>Oestrogen<font>

|Oestrogen levels rise throughout pregnancy as the placenta grows.

|Oestrogen levels rise throughout pregnancy as the placenta grows.

|Stimulate the growth of the myometrium, promote mammary development and suppress gonadotrophin release from the [[Endocrine System - Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|pituitary gland]].

|Stimulate the growth of the myometrium, promote mammary development and suppress gonadotrophin release from the [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|pituitary gland]].

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|<font color=Purple>Placental Lactogen<font>

|<font color=Purple>Placental Lactogen<font>

|This is related to [[Lactation - Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology|Prolactin]] and [[Endocrine System - Pituitary Growth Hormone - Anatomy & Physiology|Growth hormone]], and is produced by the placenta and uterus.

|This is related to [[Lactation - Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology|Prolactin]] and [[Pituitary Growth Hormone - Anatomy & Physiology|Growth hormone]], and is produced by the placenta and uterus.

|Promotes growth and differentiation of mammary tissue. Identified in primates, ruminants and rodents.

|Promotes growth and differentiation of mammary tissue. Identified in primates, ruminants and rodents.

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