Week One Quiz

Question 1

Physiological anaemia occurs due to

Answer 1

Increase in plasma volume in 3rd trimester

Question 2

Which hormone triggers ovulation

Answer 2

LH

Question 3

What is carpal tunnel syndrome caused by

Answer 3

Soft tissue swelling that causes entrapment of nerves of the wrist

Question 4

Placenta acts as a barrier protecting against infections, while allowing transfer of immunity. What can cross

Answer 4

IgG antibodies

Question 5

Urinary infections are common in pregnancy- what renal adaptation causes this?

Answer 5

Increase in vascular pressure, causing tissue oedema in bladder

Question 6

Endocrine and nervous system work in coordination to maintain homeostasis- female hormone that is hormone and Neurotransmitter

Answer 6

Oxytocin

Question 7

Hormone detected in pregnancy test

Answer 7

HCG

Question 8

In absence of respiration/cardiovascular/infection, it is frequent for breathlessness in pregnancy. Why?

Answer 8

Deep breathing to meet increased oxygen demands.

Question 9

Pregnancy brain is caused by what?

Answer 9

Hormone mediated neuroplasticity