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➢ Endocrine System
• FSH and LH production is suppressed.
• Human placental lactogen production is suppressed.
• Prolactin level increases up to 150 mg/ml at term
• Thyroid and parathyroid gland enlarges, resulting in increased iodine
metabolism.
• Pancreas: Insulin production is increased throughout pregnancy to
compensate for placental hormone insulin antagonism.
• Adrenal gland: hypertrophy particularly cortex.
• Ovaries produce:
o Estrogen.
o Progesterone.
o Relaxing hormone.
➢ Immunological System
• Resistance to infection is decreased.
• Maternal 1gG levels are decreased.
• Maternal 1gM levels remain unchanged.
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