physiological changes in labour Flashcards
1
Q
which two hormones promote the physiological changes during labour
A
corticotrophin releasing hormone and oestrogen
2
Q
which hormone inhibits the physiological changes during labour
A
progesterone
3
Q
do the density fo calcium channels and gap junctions increase or decrease in labour
A
increase - this allows the myocytes to become more sensitive to depolarisation
4
Q
oxytocin
A
contractions and ejection
5
Q
which hormones mediate cervical ripening
A
prostaglandins and relaxin
they cause the connective tissue (Elastin and collagen( to degrade
