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Open full size image Key Abbreviations 2,3-Diphosphoglycerate 2,3-DPG α-Melanocyte–stimulating hormone α-MSH Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH Angiotensin II AII Angiotensin-converting enzyme ACE Arginine vasopressin AVP Atrial natriuretic factor ANF Bisphenol A BPA Carbon dioxide CO 2 Combined ventricular output CVO Corticotrophin-releasing factor…
Key Points Maternal influences on the in utero environment (nutrition, hormonal, metabolic, stress, environmental toxins, and drugs) are critical determinants of fetal growth and influence a wide variety of metabolic, developmental, and pathologic processes in adulthood. Both ends of the…
Key Points Mean amniotic fluid volume increases from 250 to 800 mL between 16 and 32 weeks and decreases to 500 mL at term. Fetal urine production ranges from 400 to 1200 mL/day and is the primary source of amniotic…