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What is the role of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in initiating labor?
What is the role of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in initiating labor?
- Induces surfactant production in the placenta (correct)
- Increases levels in response to maternal and fetal stress hormones
- Inhibits uterine contractions
- Stimulates inflammatory pathways
Which enzyme is the main enzyme involved in inflammation when prostaglandins are derived from arachidonic acid?
Which enzyme is the main enzyme involved in inflammation when prostaglandins are derived from arachidonic acid?
- Lipase
- Amylase
- Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) (correct)
- Protease
What is the key role of surfactant protein A in murine parturition?
What is the key role of surfactant protein A in murine parturition?
- Prepares lungs for gaseous exchange (correct)
- Inhibits labor contractions
- Promotes uterine contractions
- Induces inflammatory pathways
What pathway is used to initiate labor when synthetic prostaglandins are administered on the vagina and cervical muscles?
What pathway is used to initiate labor when synthetic prostaglandins are administered on the vagina and cervical muscles?
What is the main role of NF-KB cytokine in relation to inflammatory mediators?
What is the main role of NF-KB cytokine in relation to inflammatory mediators?
What is a common factor affecting the success of labor power?
What is a common factor affecting the success of labor power?
In what stage of labor does cervical opening, changing size, and dilating primarily occur?
In what stage of labor does cervical opening, changing size, and dilating primarily occur?
What hormone is responsible for causing contractions during labor?
What hormone is responsible for causing contractions during labor?
What happens when oxytocin binds to oxytocin receptors (OTR) on myometrial cells?
What happens when oxytocin binds to oxytocin receptors (OTR) on myometrial cells?
