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What is labor?
What is labor?
- A condition of fetal growth in the uterus
- A process of relaxation of the uterus during childbirth
- A series of rhythmic, progressive contractions of the uterus during childbirth (correct)
- A hormonal response from the pituitary gland
Who proposed the Fetal Adrenal Response Theory?
Who proposed the Fetal Adrenal Response Theory?
- The placenta
- The uterus
- Hippocrates (correct)
- The pituitary gland
What does oxytocin do in relation to labor?
What does oxytocin do in relation to labor?
- Decreases placental production
- Stimulates uterine contractions (correct)
- Inhibits uterine contractions
- Increases fetal growth
According to the Uterine Stretch Theory, what stimulates uterine contractions?
According to the Uterine Stretch Theory, what stimulates uterine contractions?
What triggers labor according to the Oxytocin Stimulation Theory?
What triggers labor according to the Oxytocin Stimulation Theory?
What is the main role of the fetal adrenal and pituitary glands according to the Fetal Adrenal Response Theory?
What is the main role of the fetal adrenal and pituitary glands according to the Fetal Adrenal Response Theory?
Which hormone helps maintain pregnancy by its relaxant effects on the smooth muscles of the uterus?
Which hormone helps maintain pregnancy by its relaxant effects on the smooth muscles of the uterus?
What hormone, when produced in large amounts, initiates labor?
What hormone, when produced in large amounts, initiates labor?
What decreases as pregnancy nears term, allowing uterine contractions to occur?
What decreases as pregnancy nears term, allowing uterine contractions to occur?
Which hormone concentration rises steadily as the placenta ages and becomes less efficient?
Which hormone concentration rises steadily as the placenta ages and becomes less efficient?
What is the primary function of prostaglandin during labor?
What is the primary function of prostaglandin during labor?
What is the main effect of progesterone on the smooth muscles of the uterus?
What is the main effect of progesterone on the smooth muscles of the uterus?
What hormone is converted by maternal deciduas into prostaglandin, which initiates labor?
What hormone is converted by maternal deciduas into prostaglandin, which initiates labor?
What does the term 'passage' refer to in the context of labor?
What does the term 'passage' refer to in the context of labor?
Which part of the bony pelvis is known for forming the upper and lateral portion of the pelvis?
Which part of the bony pelvis is known for forming the upper and lateral portion of the pelvis?
What marks the midpoint of the pelvis and extends into the pelvic cavity as small projections?
What marks the midpoint of the pelvis and extends into the pelvic cavity as small projections?
What is the main function of symphysis pubis in relation to labor?
What is the main function of symphysis pubis in relation to labor?
What is located at the anterior of innominate bones and forms a junction at the front of the pelvis?
What is located at the anterior of innominate bones and forms a junction at the front of the pelvis?
Which part of the bony pelvis forms the upper posterior portion of the pelvic ring?
Which part of the bony pelvis forms the upper posterior portion of the pelvic ring?
What is the function of the false pelvis during the last months of pregnancy?
What is the function of the false pelvis during the last months of pregnancy?
What is the Linea Terminalis (pelvic brim, ileopectineal line) used to divide?
What is the Linea Terminalis (pelvic brim, ileopectineal line) used to divide?
What is the most useful pelvic measurement that is most apt to cause misfit with the fetal head?
What is the most useful pelvic measurement that is most apt to cause misfit with the fetal head?
What is the normal measurement for the Diagonal Conjugate, which indicates that a mother has an adequate pelvis?
What is the normal measurement for the Diagonal Conjugate, which indicates that a mother has an adequate pelvis?
What is the distance between the midpoint of the sacral promontory and the midpoint of symphysis pubis known as?
What is the distance between the midpoint of the sacral promontory and the midpoint of symphysis pubis known as?
What is the normal measurement for the Obstetric Conjugate?
What is the normal measurement for the Obstetric Conjugate?
What is the normal measurement for the right oblique diameter of the true pelvis?
What is the normal measurement for the right oblique diameter of the true pelvis?
What does the space between the pelvic inlet and outlet of the pelvis form?
What does the space between the pelvic inlet and outlet of the pelvis form?
What is a leading university in the Philippines recognized for its proactive contribution to Sustainable Development through equitable inclusive programs by 2030?
What is a leading university in the Philippines recognized for its proactive contribution to Sustainable Development through equitable inclusive programs by 2030?
What does progressive enhancement of human resource capabilities and institutional mechanism aim to provide according to MISSION?
What does progressive enhancement of human resource capabilities and institutional mechanism aim to provide according to MISSION?
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