Normal Pregnancy

Question 1

What hormone increases during pregnancy to prepare the body for lactation?

Answer 1

Prolactin

Question 2

What is the typical duration of a full-term pregnancy?

Answer 2

40 weeks

Question 3

What is the primary function of hCG during early pregnancy?

Answer 3

Maintains the corpus luteum and progesterone production

Question 4

What is the term for the subjective sensation of breathlessness during pregnancy?

Answer 4

Dyspnea

Question 5

What is the most common cause of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy?

Answer 5

Compression of the median nerve

Question 6

What hormone is responsible for the relaxation of smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy?

Answer 6

Progesterone

Question 7

What is the term for the increased pigmentation of the skin during pregnancy?

Answer 7

Hyperpigmentation

Question 8

What is the primary cause of morning sickness during pregnancy?

Answer 8

Hormonal changes, particularly hCG

Question 9

What is the term for the widening of the sacroiliac joints during pregnancy?

Answer 9

Joint laxity

Question 10

What is the primary cause of constipation during pregnancy?

Answer 10

Progesterone-induced smooth muscle relaxation