Physiology of pregnancy

Question 1

functions of placenta

Answer 1

• immunity
• resipiration
• nutrition
• excretion
• endocrine

Question 2

outline the endocrine role of placenta

Answer 2

• secreted oestrogen + progesterone

PROGESTERONE:

• causes uterine muscles + other muscles in body to relax
  
  • LOS–> heartburn
  • blood vessels–>hypotension
• maintains endometrium
• raises body temperature (0.5-1)

OESTROGEN:

• causes uterine muscles & ligaments to expand and cervix to soften
• enlarges & prepares breasts for BF

Question 3

outline the physiological changes in pregnancy in CVS, Respiratory system and Hormones

Answer 3

Question 4

outline the physiological changes in pregnancy: renal, haematology, skin, uterus, cervix & vagina

Answer 4