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Which of the following is NOT a role of glucocorticoids in fetal development?
Which of the following is NOT a role of glucocorticoids in fetal development?
- Promoting surfactant production in the lungs
- Deposition of glycogen in the liver
- Initiating labor in humans (correct)
- Stimulating NaK ATP'ase activity in the cortical tubules
What is the main function of prostaglandins in labor?
What is the main function of prostaglandins in labor?
- Ripening the placenta
- Increasing oxytocin production
- Causing uterine contractions (correct)
- Softening the cervix
Which hormone relaxes the uterus during pregnancy?
Which hormone relaxes the uterus during pregnancy?
- Oxytocin
- Cortisol
- Estrogen
- Progesterone (correct)
Which of the following is the correct definition of preterm delivery?
Which of the following is the correct definition of preterm delivery?
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What is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated based on?
What is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated based on?
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Why is the due date important in pregnancy?
Why is the due date important in pregnancy?
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Which of the following is NOT a physical factor for a normal labor?
Which of the following is NOT a physical factor for a normal labor?
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Prostaglandins cause which of the following?
Prostaglandins cause which of the following?
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What are the stages of labor?
What are the stages of labor?
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What is the purpose of APGAR scores?
What is the purpose of APGAR scores?
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