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'''Orchard Lake''' is a medium-sized inland [[lake]], 795 acres (3.2 km²). It has a 110 feet (34 m) maximum depth and is in the city of [[Orchard Lake Village, Michigan|Orchard Lake Village]], [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]], in [[Michigan]], [[USA]]. It is the second-largest lake in Oakland County after [[Cass Lake (Michigan)|Cass Lake]].

'''Estriol''' is one of the three main [[estrogen]]s produced by the human body. It is only produced in significant amounts during [[pregnancy]] as it is made by the [[fetus]].

The lake is unusual in that there is an large 35 acre (142,000 m²) island in the middle of the lake, Apple Island. The island was frequently inhabited by local [[Native Americans]] before the coming of Western settlers, who later planted an apple orchard on the island, giving rise to the current name of the lake. Apple Island is now abandoned and has been designated a protected [[wildlife sanctuary]]. The small Cedar Island is near the western shore.

Levels of estriol in non-pregnant women do not change much after [[menopause]], and levels are not significantly different from levels in men.

The campus of the old [[Michigan Military Academy]] is on the northeast shore of the lake. The campus is now home to [[SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary]] and [[St. Mary's Preparatory]].

Estriol levels can be measured to give an indication of the general health of the fetus. [[DHEA]] is produced by the [[adrenal cortex]] of the fetus, this is converted to estriol by the [[placenta]].

If levels are abnormally low in a pregnant woman, this may indicate a problem with the development in the child.

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[[Category:Oakland County, Michigan]]

[[Category:Lakes in Michigan]]