Anatomy and physiology DIFFERENCES IN PREGNANCY ENDOCRINE (PITUITRY) Flashcards

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WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PITUITARY ?

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INCREASES IN SIZE

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BY HOW MUCH DOES THE PITUITARY INCREASE? AND WHY ?

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2-3XS THE ORIGINAL SIZE DUE TO INCREASED BLOOD FLOW.

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WHAT INFLUENCES THE CHANGES TO THE PITUITARY ?

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INFLUENCED BY PHYSIOLOGICAL HORMONE PRODUCTION OF THE PLACENTA.

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DOES THE FUNCTION OF THE PITUITARY CHANGE ?

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NO USUALLY RETAINS ITS NORMAL FUNCTION.

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CAN PREGNANCY PRESENT PITUITARY DISEASE?

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YES!! IT CAN PRESENT FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING PREGNANCY.

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WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE PROLACTIN SECRETING CELLS

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THESE CELLS INCREASE

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WHEN DOES OXYCONTIN PRODUCTION INCREASE ?

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2ND HALF OF PREGNANCY

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