pregnancy, embryology and child birth Flashcards
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Oxytocin maintains the lining of the uterus during pregnancy.
The human gestation period is about 38 weeks.
The placenta secretes amniotic fluid to provide nutrients to the fetus.
Complete cervical dilation marks the beginning of the fetal phase of gestation.
Surfactant starts to be produced in week 5 of gestation.
The human gestation period is about 38 weeks.
Which of the following hormones is essential for stimulating the production of breast milk?
Aldosterone
Relaxin
Prolactin
Progesterone
Cortisol
Prolactin
Complete the following sentence: Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) is produced by the…
pancreatic cells of the embryo.
secretory cells of the endometrium.
yolk sac of the blastocele.
trophoblast cells of the chorion.
reproductive cells of the corpus luteum.
trophoblast cells of the chorion.
- Complete the following sentence: During labour oxytocin act on the…
pelvis to increase bone density.
cervix causing constriction and thickening.
perineum reducing elasticity of the birth canal.
placenta reducing blood flow to the baby.
uterus causing contractions.
uterus causing contractions.
- Complete the following sentence: During labour oxytocin act on the…
pelvis to increase bone density.
cervix causing constriction and thickening.
perineum reducing elasticity of the birth canal.
placenta reducing blood flow to the baby.
uterus causing contractions.
uterus causing contractions.
Complete the following sentence: The permanent cessation of reproductive fertility is called…
menopause
menstruation
menarche
puberty
endometriosis
menopause
