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The Hormones Of The Placenta, Shaya Oratz
The Hormones Of The Placenta, Shaya Oratz
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
The human pregnancy begins with fertilization and implantation. As the embryo evolves and develops within the uterus of the mother, the placenta is formed. The placenta is a transient organ that develops to meet and accommodate specific needs during pregnancy. Its two major functions are the exchange of nutrients and gases between the mother and fetus and its role as an endocrine unit. Through the production and release of many hormones the placenta works to regulate the many necessary physiological changes in the mother in order to maintain the pregnancy, meet the needs of the developing fetus and prepare the …
The Effect Of Melatonin On The Ovaries, Jaclyn Starr
The Effect Of Melatonin On The Ovaries, Jaclyn Starr
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Melatonin is a very small molecule whose effects can be both detrimental and beneficial to the ovaries depending on its concentration. Too much of anything is usually not good and so is the case with melatonin. Very high doses can be damaging, but in the right amount melatonin may be able to combat various diseases and increase the chances for fertility in women.