Reproductive System pt2

Question 1

Physiologic demands of pregnancy

Answer 1

Increased cardiac output
Increased blood volume
Increased hematopoiesis
Increased tidal volume
Increased caloric demand for protein, iron, folic acid

Question 2

Why does fetal umbilical veins have more saturation than the maternal uterine artery

Answer 2

Fetal hemoglobin has higher affinity for oxygen

Question 3

Function of placenta

Answer 3

Organ of exchange that interlocks fetal and maternal tissues to provide a nutritive system

Question 4

Physical barrier that separates maternal blood and fetal blood

Answer 4

Placenta

Question 5

Parasympathetic nervous system plays which key role during male and female sexual response

Answer 5

Vasocongestion
Erection of external genitalia

Question 6

Excitement phase in male and female sexual act

Answer 6

Increases ventilation, heart rate, blood pressure

Question 7

Primary source of hCG

Answer 7

Hormone whose concentration peaks in early pregnancy
Embryo/placenta

Question 8

What are the important blood components in the fetal umbilical vein

Answer 8

Maternal nutrients
Hormones
Oxygen