SECTION VIII 

 The Placenta as an Endocrine Organ 



Frederick S. Hammett 



Early Views as to Placental Functions More Recent Views as to Placental 

 Functions The Placenta as a Factor in Milk Secretion The Placenta 

 as a Factor in Postpartum Qualitative Changes in the Milk The Pla- 

 centa as a Factor in Uterine Changes of Pregnancy The Placenta as a 

 Factor in Eclampsia The Placenta as a Factor in Growth Con- 

 clusions. 



