In humans, why must DHEA-S be synthesized by the fetal adrenal glands? a. To inhibit maternal cortisol synthesis b. To i
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In humans, why must DHEA-S be synthesized by the fetal adrenalglands?
a.
To inhibit maternal cortisol synthesis
b.
To inhibit progesterone production by the placenta
c.
To provide the substrate available for making estrogens in theplacenta
d.
To up-regulate the activity of 5α-reductase in the placenta
a.
To inhibit maternal cortisol synthesis
b.
To inhibit progesterone production by the placenta
c.
To provide the substrate available for making estrogens in theplacenta
d.
To up-regulate the activity of 5α-reductase in the placenta