Role of Hormones (to Do) Flashcards
1
Q
what hormones maintain uterine quiescence
A
progesterone
relaxin
nitric oxide
2
Q
do systemic plasma levels represent local hormone changes?
A
No
3
Q
describe changes that cause activation of mymometrial cells
A
increased oestrogen : progesterone ratio
(oestrogen facilitates contractions, progesterone inhibits)
4
Q
what homrones ripen cervix
A
prostaglandins
relaxin
nitric oxide
5
Q
when does myometrium respond to prostaglandins and oxytocin
A
when myometrial cells are activated (O>P)
Cervix is ripe
