Adaptations In Pregnancy Flashcards
What is the primary hormonal change during pregnancy?
Increased levels of progesterone and oestrogen.
True or False: Blood volume increases during pregnancy.
True.
Fill in the blank: The heart rate typically ______ during pregnancy.
increases.
What is the purpose of the placenta?
To provide nutrients and oxygen to the fetus and remove waste.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a common adaptation in pregnancy? A) Increased renal blood flow B) Decreased respiratory rate C) Increased metabolic rate D) Increased skin pigmentation
B) Decreased respiratory rate.
What adaptation occurs in the respiratory system during pregnancy?
Increased tidal volume and respiratory rate.
True or False: Pregnant women may experience decreased gastrointestinal motility.
True.
What changes occur in the musculoskeletal system during pregnancy?
Increased joint laxity and changes in posture.
Fill in the blank: The hormone ______ is responsible for the relaxation of pelvic ligaments during pregnancy.
relaxin.
Multiple Choice: Which vitamin is particularly important during pregnancy for fetal development? A) Vitamin C B) Vitamin D C) Folic acid D) Vitamin K
C) Folic acid.
What is the effect of pregnancy on glucose metabolism?
Increased insulin resistance.
True or False: Pregnant women are at a higher risk of developing varicose veins.
True.
What cardiovascular change is commonly seen in pregnant women?
Increased cardiac output.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall.
placenta.
Multiple Choice: Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy? A) Gestational diabetes B) Preeclampsia C) Ectopic pregnancy D) Placenta previa
B) Preeclampsia.
What is the role of amniotic fluid?
To cushion and protect the fetus and allow for movement.
True or False: The immune system is suppressed during pregnancy.
True.
What change occurs in the skin during pregnancy?
Increased pigmentation and stretch marks.
Fill in the blank: The ______ changes in the breast prepare for lactation.
glandular tissue.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during labor? A) Oxytocin B) Progesterone C) Estrogen D) Prolactin
A) Oxytocin.
What is gestational diabetes?
A form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy due to insulin resistance.
True or False: Pregnant women should avoid all forms of exercise.
False.
What happens to the immune response during pregnancy?
It becomes modulated to protect the fetus.
Fill in the blank: The ______ hormone helps maintain the uterine lining during pregnancy.
progesterone.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a potential complication of pregnancy? A) Hyperemesis gravidarum B) Low blood pressure C) Increased energy levels D) Decreased appetite
A) Hyperemesis gravidarum.
What is the term for the period of time when a woman is pregnant?
Gestation.
In the uterus, what thickens to become the decidua and then the placenta?
Endometrium
Uterine blood flow increases from what?
2% - 20%
During plantation, what are remodelled to gain adequate blood supply to the uterus?
Spiral arteries
