560H Additional Info

Question 1

__________is most abundant in women and stimulates hypothalamus to secrete GnRH, which causes the ______ gland to secrete FSH and LH.

Estriol, ovary
Estradiol,ovary
Estriol, pituitary
Estradiol, pituitary

Answer 1

Estradiol, pituitary

Question 2

Which hormone helps with the maturation of sperm and a healthy libido?

Estrogen
Testosterone
Free T4
DHT

Answer 2

Estrogen

Question 3

Which hormones stimulates thickening of uterine wall during menstrual cycle?

Estrogen
testosterone
Progesterone

Answer 3

Estrogen

Question 4

_____ prepares the uterus for fertilized ovum and maintains the pregnancy….also inhibits the action of testosterone and the production of GnRH.

Estrogen
Progesterone

Answer 4

Progesterone

Question 5

Which deficiency can increase risk of impaired mental and physical development?

Iodine
Zinc
Calcium
Folate

Answer 5

Iodine

Question 6

Low ____ is related to poor sperm quality

Iodine
Zinc
Calcium
Folate

Answer 6

Zinc

Question 7

How much iron is appropriate to supplement?

18mg
27mg
39mg

Answer 7

18mg

Question 8

Which are PMS treatments?

Ovulation prevention with meds
SSRIs
Supplements (calcium, chasteberry, etc)
All of the above

Answer 8

All

Question 9

Primary tx for PCOS is to INCREASE _______ via diet, exercise/weight loss

Hormone levels
Iron stores
Insulin sensitivity

Answer 9

Insulin sensitivity

Question 10

PCOS sx improve greatly with a _____% weight loss.

2-5
5-10
10-15

Answer 10

5-10

Question 11

PKU is inherited.

T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

PKU affects which enzyme?

Phenylalanine decarboxylase
Phenylalanine synthase
Tyrosine hydroxylase
Phenylalanine hydroxylase

Answer 12

PAH - phenylalanine hydroxylase

Question 13

Infertility is the involuntary absence of pregnancy and lack of conception after 1 year of unprotected intercourse.

T/F

Answer 13

T

Question 14

Inadequate nutrition is not a factor in infertility

T/F

Answer 14

False….it has a significant impact

Question 15

What is the condition marked by simultaneous presence of eating disorder, menstrual dysfunction, and osteoporosis in otherwise healthy female athletes?

Answer 15

Female athlete triad

Question 16

What is CHO intolerance during pregnancy is most like type 2 DM?

Answer 16

Gestational diabetes

Question 17

The placenta is formed on days 10-14, which is the ___ stage of development.

Zygote
Embryo
Morula

Answer 17

Embryo

Question 18

2-8 weeks, major organs begin to develop, heart beats, intestines develop….which stage?

Embryonic
Gestational period
Blastocyst

Answer 18

Gestational period

Question 19

Skeleton calcifies, breathing of amniotic fluid begins, hair grows during the

1st trimester
2nd
3rd

Answer 19

2nd

Question 20

Fetus begins storing fat, glycogen, and nutrients in the

1st
2nd
3rd trimester

Answer 20

3rd

Question 21

Underweight women should gain _____ pounds during pregnancy.

25-35
28-40
40-50

Answer 21

28-40

Question 22

Obese women should gain ____ pounds during pregnancy

Zero
5-10
11-20
21-30

Answer 22

11-20

Question 23

Energy needs increase in pregnancy mainly due to protein and fat tissue synthesis and expanding metabolically active tissues.

T/F

Answer 23

T

Question 24

Avg increased calorie need is ____ during 2nd trimester

280
340
452
500

Answer 24

340

Question 25

Avg increased calorie need is ____ during 3rd trimester 280 340 452 500

Answer 25

452

Question 26

Overall, the avg increase in calories needed during the entire pregnancy is_____ 300 350 400 450

Answer 26

300

Question 27

Which B-complex vitamin is poorly produced in humans but plays a role in phospholipids within the cell membranes and as intracellular messengers? (dose is 450mg daily) biotin choline ethanolamine

Answer 27

choline

Question 28

Which vitamin plays a role in reactions involved in cell division? Excess can be teratogenic ``` A C E D K ```

Answer 28

A

Question 29

Upper limit of Vitamin D during pregnancy? 2000 IU 4000 IU 6000 IU 8000 IU

Answer 29

4000

Question 30

Ca(2+) recommended amount per day during pregnancy? 500mg 750mg 1000mg 1200mg

Answer 30

1000

Question 31

In the last quarter of pregnancy, how much additional calcium is recommended? (On top of the 1000mg regularly recommended) 200 300 450 600

Answer 31

300mg

Question 32

Using laxatives for constipation during pregnancy is acceptable. T/F

Answer 32

False, they are not recommended

Question 33

there are 3 stages of lactogenesis T/F

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Which 2 hormones are necessary for establishing milk supply? Estrogen and prolactin Oxytocin and progesterone Prolactin and oxytocin Progesterone and Estrogen

Answer 34

Oxy and Prolactin

Question 35

The Letdown reflex Stimulates milk release from the breast Stimulates hunger in the infant Causes the baby to suckle Causes colic

Answer 35

stimulates milk release from breast

Question 36

What is thick, often yellow fluid produced during lactogenesis during 1-3 days postpartum?

Answer 36

Colostrum

Question 37

Low protein content of human milk meets the infant's needs without overloading the immature kidneys T/F

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Infants use fats more regularly for generating energy than older children T/f

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Early introduction of cow's milk protects against iron deficient anemia T/F

Answer 39

False, it can CAUSE it

Question 40

Soybean infant formulas are good for constiapted babies | T/F

Answer 40

False, can cause constipation

Question 41

Low birth weight is less than 5 pounds 8 ounces. T/F

Answer 41

True

Question 42

Protein recommendations are lower for infants due to lower muscle activity T/F

Answer 42

True

Question 43

5-10 years of age is.... early childhood middle childhood preadolescence

Answer 43

middle childhood

Question 44

Preadolescence has different ages for boys and girls T/F

Answer 44

True

Question 45

Boys undergo preadolescence at ages.... 8-10 10-12 12-14

Answer 45

10-12

Question 46

Girls age of preadolescence is 9-11 11-13 12-14

Answer 46

9-11

Question 47

PKU patients need to avoid protein rich foods, including dairy T/F

Answer 47

True