The role of human placental lactogen is :: (A) Stimulate milk production, (B) Fetal breast development, (C) Growth of fetus, (D) Endocrine regulation
Answer is C. Functions : a) Provide fetal nutrition by antagonizing the action of insulin in maternal circulation, breakdown of fats and proteins and transpo of fatty acids and amino acids from maternal to feta circulation. b) Potent angiogenic, helps develop fetal vasculature. c) Promotes growth of breast for lactation. REF : OP-GHAI 9th edition