pregnancy

Question 1

The period from conception to birth

Answer 1

pregnancy or gestation

Question 2

how long does human beings last

Answer 2

38-42 weeks

Question 3

what are the three stages of pregnancy

Answer 3

1. Implantation
2. Organogenesis
3. Growth

Question 4

it is the period in which fertilized ovum implants itself in the uterus and begins to develop

Answer 4

Implantation

Question 5

A stage where embryo undergoes differentiation or rapid cell division that occurs from two to eight weeks after conception.

Answer 5

Organogenesis

Question 6

refer to the remaining seven months

Answer 6

growth

Question 7

What are the changes that occur during conception

Answer 7

1. Blood Volume and Composition
2. The Circulatory System
3. Respiration
4. Renal Function
5. Gastro Intestinal Function
6. Hormones
7. Weight Gain

Question 8

What is the role of Placenta?

Answer 8

Plays as the principle site for the production of several hormones that regulate maternal growth and development.

Question 9

under the placenta, roles specified as:

Answer 9

1. Simple Diffusion
2. Facilitated Diffusion
3. Pinocytosis

Question 10

What are the nutrient required?

Answer 10

1. Energy
2. Protein
3. Vitamin

Question 11

what are the important vitamins during pregnancy?

Answer 11

Folic acid, Vit. C and B

Question 12

what was increased during pregnancy?

Answer 12

minerals

Question 13

what are the complications of pregnancy?

Answer 13

1. Nausea and Vomiting
2. Heartburn
3. Constipation
4. Edema
5. Leg Cramps
6. Rapid Gain weight and Loss

Question 14

it is manifested by rapid weight gain, edema, high blood pressure, excretion of albumin in the urine and convulsions

Answer 14

Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH) or Toxemia

Question 15

Hypertension with proteinuria and/or edema

Answer 15

Pre-eclampsia

Question 16

Convulsion or coma; usually both when associated with hypertension, proteinuria and edema

Answer 16

Eclampsia

Question 17

Supplementations under physician’s care ( about 60 mcg iron / day and up to 400 mcg folic acid / day is safe

Answer 17

Anemia

Question 18

may occur as temporary response to the stress or pregnancy and it disappear after the baby is born

Answer 18

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Question 19

due to pressure exerted by the developing fetus on the digestive tract , lack of exercise, and insufficient bulk in the diet

Answer 19

Constipation

Question 20

Smoking lowers mean birth weight and increase risk of perinatal maternity weight

Answer 20

Alcohol, Caffeine and Nicotine