Y1 RANDOM Flashcards
What is the blood volume in a new born?
80-100 ml/kg
What is the RR in a new born?
Initially 50 breaths/min falling to 40 b/m on average
What are the types of cells in the lung alveoli and what do they do?
Alveolar surface is mostly formed by two types of epithelial cells
Type-I: most of the alveolar surface (∼95%) is covered by type I cells, these are flattened cells, role in producing lung liquid
Type II: produces surfactant; a lipoprotein, forms a barrier between cells and air and would decrease the surface tension
Macrophages: which remove particles and microorganisms coming with the air
What does APGAR stand for?
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace , Activity and Respiration
Which 5 hormones stimulates growth of the gravid uterus?
Relaxin, progesterone, oestrogen, hCG, Oxitocin.
How much does the weight of the uterus increase from pre pregnancy to term?
During normal pregnancy the weight of the uterus increase 10 to 20 fold from about 44g in the primigravida to 1100 grams at term. It increases with successive pregnancies.
When should you perform an abdominal examination?
At each antenatal assessment from the 24 weeks of pregnancy, adapted according to gestation (NICE 2008 reviewed 2016)
Prior to auscultation of the fetal heart
Before a vaginal examination
Throughout labour
name 3 functions of the vagina
Immune function
Sexual function
Birth canal
what is the pH of the vagina? What could change this?
3.5-4.5. Menstruation, Intercourse (Siemen is alkali). Could lead to thrush.
What is the process of capacitation?
Maturing of sperms in the cervical crypts.
when does the embryo become a fetus?
w 9
On what day does gastrulation start?
day 15
The epiblast sits atop the …?
Hypoblast
What is the “spine” of the embryo called?
Notochord
What is a Zygote?
A fertilised Ovum