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What hormone is responsible for inhibiting smooth muscle contraction in the uterus?
What hormone is responsible for inhibiting smooth muscle contraction in the uterus?
- Progesterone (correct)
- Estrogen
- Oxytocin
- Prolactin
What physiological effect does increased estrogen have on the upper respiratory tract?
What physiological effect does increased estrogen have on the upper respiratory tract?
- Decreased vascularity
- Increased vascularity (correct)
- Improved voice quality
- Reduced nasal congestion
What dental changes are associated with increased estrogen levels during pregnancy?
What dental changes are associated with increased estrogen levels during pregnancy?
- Darkening of the gums (correct)
- Decreased gum bleeding
- Decreased incidence of gingivitis
- Reduced vascular hypertrophy of gums
Which gland increases slightly during pregnancy to meet the increased need for calcium for fetal growth?
Which gland increases slightly during pregnancy to meet the increased need for calcium for fetal growth?
What is the role of the posterior pituitary during labor?
What is the role of the posterior pituitary during labor?
What is the purpose of the ductus arteriosus in the fetal circulation?
What is the purpose of the ductus arteriosus in the fetal circulation?
What is the significance of Chadwick's sign during pregnancy?
What is the significance of Chadwick's sign during pregnancy?
Which congenital infection is represented by the 'T' in the TORCH acronym?
Which congenital infection is represented by the 'T' in the TORCH acronym?
In X-linked genetic disorders, what is the inheritance pattern from the father to daughters?
In X-linked genetic disorders, what is the inheritance pattern from the father to daughters?
What hormone triggers lactation initiation?
What hormone triggers lactation initiation?
How is Goodell's sign characterized during pregnancy?
How is Goodell's sign characterized during pregnancy?
What type of genetic disorder exhibits a 50% inheritance pattern?
What type of genetic disorder exhibits a 50% inheritance pattern?
Which nutrient is responsible for making parts of DNA and RNA, synthesis of heme, sperm, and fetal development?
Which nutrient is responsible for making parts of DNA and RNA, synthesis of heme, sperm, and fetal development?
Which nutrient is mainly involved in maintaining nerve cells and reforming folate?
Which nutrient is mainly involved in maintaining nerve cells and reforming folate?
What is the recommended daily intake of iron for women under 50 years?
What is the recommended daily intake of iron for women under 50 years?
What inhibits the absorption of iron in the body?
What inhibits the absorption of iron in the body?
Which nutrient deficiency can lead to growth retardation and sexual immaturity?
Which nutrient deficiency can lead to growth retardation and sexual immaturity?
What percentage of women experience postpartum depression, typically starting a few days to 2 weeks after birth?
What percentage of women experience postpartum depression, typically starting a few days to 2 weeks after birth?
What is the main cause of anemia in pregnancy?
What is the main cause of anemia in pregnancy?
Which sign presents as a blue cervix and vulva in pregnancy?
Which sign presents as a blue cervix and vulva in pregnancy?
What is the appropriate management for vena cava syndrome in pregnancy?
What is the appropriate management for vena cava syndrome in pregnancy?
Which weight condition during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk for macrosomia?
Which weight condition during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk for macrosomia?
What is the typical range for fetal heart tones when auscultated in pregnancy?
What is the typical range for fetal heart tones when auscultated in pregnancy?
What is the recommended daily dose of folate supplements during pregnancy?
What is the recommended daily dose of folate supplements during pregnancy?
What is the primary purpose of Doppler ultrasound blood flow assessment in pregnancy?
What is the primary purpose of Doppler ultrasound blood flow assessment in pregnancy?
At what gestational age is Chorionic villus sampling typically performed?
At what gestational age is Chorionic villus sampling typically performed?
What is the main purpose of Amniocentesis during the third trimester of pregnancy?
What is the main purpose of Amniocentesis during the third trimester of pregnancy?
Which screening method increases the detection of trisomy 18 and 21 in pregnancies?
Which screening method increases the detection of trisomy 18 and 21 in pregnancies?
What condition is Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling primarily used to detect in pregnancy?
What condition is Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling primarily used to detect in pregnancy?
What does the Nonstress test (NST) evaluate in pregnancy?
What does the Nonstress test (NST) evaluate in pregnancy?
