Endocrine function of placenta

Describe the endocrine function of placenta?

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The placenta is not a permanent gland of endocrine system however it as well has endocrinal function. The placenta generates progesterone and estrogen. It as well secretes human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG, which acts likewise to the hypophyseal LH), human placental lactogen, alike to prolactin and stimulant of the mammary glands, and a sequence of hormonal peptides alike to the hormones of hypothalamus-hypophysis axis.

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