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  2. Thyrotropic cell - Wikipedia

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    Activation of the sympathetic nervous system increases the body temperature, which then causes a decrease in TRH secretion and the subsequent decrease in TSH secretion. [1] Thyroid hormones can have a direct inhibitory effect on thyrotropic cells, though the exact mechanism is unknown.

  3. Fetal hemoglobin - Wikipedia

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    Fetal hemoglobin, or foetal haemoglobin (also hemoglobin F, HbF, or α 2 γ 2) is the main oxygen carrier protein in the human fetus.Hemoglobin F is found in fetal red blood cells, and is involved in transporting oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to organs and tissues in the fetus.

  4. Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    The body's posture changes as the pregnancy progresses. The pelvis tilts and the back arches to help keep balance. Poor posture occurs naturally from the stretching of the woman's abdominal muscles as the fetus grows. These muscles are less able to contract and keep the lower back in proper alignment. The pregnant woman has a different pattern ...

  5. Human chorionic gonadotropin - Wikipedia

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    Human chorionic gonadotropin is a glycoprotein composed of 237 amino acids with a molecular mass of 36.7 kDa, approximately 14.5kDa αhCG and 22.2kDa βhCG. [4]It is heterodimeric, with an α (alpha) subunit identical to that of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and a β (beta) subunit that is unique to hCG.

  6. Biological value - Wikipedia

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    Amino acid composition is the principal effect. All proteins are made up of combinations of the 21 biological amino acids. Some of these can be synthesised or converted in the body, whereas others cannot and must be ingested in the diet. These are known as essential amino acids (EAAs), of which there are 9 in humans.

  7. Basal body temperature - Wikipedia

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    When BBT alone is used to avoid a pregnancy, it is sometimes called the Temperature Rhythm method. [4] Basal body temperature alone is most effective at preventing pregnancy if the couple abstains from intercourse from the beginning of menstruation through the third day after the basal body temperature has risen. [5]

  8. Prolactin - Wikipedia

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    It is a single-chain polypeptide of 199 amino acids and is apparently the result of removal of some amino acids. Big prolactin—approximately 48 kDa. [55] It may be the product of interaction of several prolactin molecules. It appears to have little, if any, biological activity. [56] Big big prolactin—approximately 150 kDa. [55]

  9. Growth hormone - Wikipedia

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    Typical ingredients include amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and/or herbal extracts, the combination of which are described as causing the body to make more GH with corresponding beneficial effects. In the United States, because these products are marketed as dietary supplements, it is illegal for them to contain GH, which is a drug.