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What hormone does the placenta require from the fetal adrenal cortex for estrogen synthesis during the first trimester?
What hormone does the placenta require from the fetal adrenal cortex for estrogen synthesis during the first trimester?
Which of the following is NOT a function of progesterone during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a function of progesterone during pregnancy?
What is the approximate duration of human gestation calculated from the last menstrual period?
What is the approximate duration of human gestation calculated from the last menstrual period?
During pregnancy, which physiological change is primarily stimulated by estrogen?
During pregnancy, which physiological change is primarily stimulated by estrogen?
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What role does human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS) play during pregnancy?
What role does human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS) play during pregnancy?
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What hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining the uterine lining during the first trimester of pregnancy?
What hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining the uterine lining during the first trimester of pregnancy?
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Which hormone is secreted by the placenta after 10 weeks of pregnancy?
Which hormone is secreted by the placenta after 10 weeks of pregnancy?
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What is the role of hCG during the first trimester regarding the corpus luteum?
What is the role of hCG during the first trimester regarding the corpus luteum?
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What change occurs in the male fetus at the end of the first trimester due to hCG?
What change occurs in the male fetus at the end of the first trimester due to hCG?
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Why does the placenta not initially secrete estrogen in the early stages of pregnancy?
Why does the placenta not initially secrete estrogen in the early stages of pregnancy?
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What role does Parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrp) play during pregnancy?
What role does Parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrp) play during pregnancy?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for the production of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in the fetal adrenal cortex?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the production of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in the fetal adrenal cortex?
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During which stage of labor does cervical dilation occur?
During which stage of labor does cervical dilation occur?
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What is a common sign that labor has begun?
What is a common sign that labor has begun?
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What causes the softness of the cervix in preparation for labor?
What causes the softness of the cervix in preparation for labor?
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What physiological change occurs to the uterus after childbirth?
What physiological change occurs to the uterus after childbirth?
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What triggers the development of glandular structures in the breast during pregnancy?
What triggers the development of glandular structures in the breast during pregnancy?
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Which hormone is primarily involved in stimulating uterine contractions during parturition?
Which hormone is primarily involved in stimulating uterine contractions during parturition?
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What may indicate the end of the second stage of labor?
What may indicate the end of the second stage of labor?
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What primarily initiates the parturition process in mothers?
What primarily initiates the parturition process in mothers?
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Which physiological change occurs during the first stage of labor?
Which physiological change occurs during the first stage of labor?
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What role does relaxin play during childbirth?
What role does relaxin play during childbirth?
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What is the term for the process of the uterus shrinking to its pre-pregnancy size after delivery?
What is the term for the process of the uterus shrinking to its pre-pregnancy size after delivery?
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Which of the following best describes the function of oxytocin during parturition?
Which of the following best describes the function of oxytocin during parturition?
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What physiological change occurs during male orgasm that is not associated with female orgasm?
What physiological change occurs during male orgasm that is not associated with female orgasm?
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Which statement accurately describes the female orgasm compared to the male orgasm?
Which statement accurately describes the female orgasm compared to the male orgasm?
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What effect does vasodilation of the lower third of the vagina have during sexual arousal?
What effect does vasodilation of the lower third of the vagina have during sexual arousal?
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What triggers the expulsion of semen during ejaculation?
What triggers the expulsion of semen during ejaculation?
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Which physiological responses are common to both male and female orgasms?
Which physiological responses are common to both male and female orgasms?
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What is referred to as the 'orgasmic platform' during female orgasm?
What is referred to as the 'orgasmic platform' during female orgasm?
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What changes occur to the cervix during orgasm in females?
What changes occur to the cervix during orgasm in females?
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What hormonal change occurs at the end of the first trimester in male fetuses due to hCG?
What hormonal change occurs at the end of the first trimester in male fetuses due to hCG?
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What is the primary source of progesterone during the first trimester of pregnancy?
What is the primary source of progesterone during the first trimester of pregnancy?
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What is the main role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during early pregnancy?
What is the main role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during early pregnancy?
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Why is hCG detected in urine throughout pregnancy?
Why is hCG detected in urine throughout pregnancy?
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During which event does the placenta take over hormone production from the corpus luteum?
During which event does the placenta take over hormone production from the corpus luteum?
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What physiological event is primarily triggered by hCG during the first trimester?
What physiological event is primarily triggered by hCG during the first trimester?
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What potential symptom may be triggered by hCG during early pregnancy?
What potential symptom may be triggered by hCG during early pregnancy?
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What can be inferred about the role of the corpus luteum as pregnancy progresses?
What can be inferred about the role of the corpus luteum as pregnancy progresses?
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What hormonal factor maintains the uterine lining early in pregnancy?
What hormonal factor maintains the uterine lining early in pregnancy?
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Why doesn't estrogen initially come from the placenta?
Why doesn't estrogen initially come from the placenta?
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What is formed when the boundaries between trophoblast cells disintegrate?
What is formed when the boundaries between trophoblast cells disintegrate?
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What substance is primarily responsible for preventing the menstruation process from expelling the implanted embryo?
What substance is primarily responsible for preventing the menstruation process from expelling the implanted embryo?
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Which structure allows the exchange of gases and nutrients between maternal and fetal blood?
Which structure allows the exchange of gases and nutrients between maternal and fetal blood?
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What is the role of trophoblast cells during implantation?
What is the role of trophoblast cells during implantation?
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What happens to the capillaries in the decidua during placenta development?
What happens to the capillaries in the decidua during placenta development?
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How does the blastocyst become buried in the uterine lining?
How does the blastocyst become buried in the uterine lining?
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What is the primary function of the syncytiotrophoblast during its development?
What is the primary function of the syncytiotrophoblast during its development?
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What initiates decidualization of the endometrium?
What initiates decidualization of the endometrium?
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What does the term 'placental villi' refer to?
What does the term 'placental villi' refer to?
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Which of the following describes the physiological changes that occur in the mother during pregnancy due to increased levels of estrogen?
Which of the following describes the physiological changes that occur in the mother during pregnancy due to increased levels of estrogen?
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What is one of the primary roles of progesterone during pregnancy?
What is one of the primary roles of progesterone during pregnancy?
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During the first trimester, which hormone primarily maintains the production of progesterone?
During the first trimester, which hormone primarily maintains the production of progesterone?
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What is the main source of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) needed for estrogen synthesis during the first trimester?
What is the main source of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) needed for estrogen synthesis during the first trimester?
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What change in the body occurs as a result of increased aldosterone during pregnancy?
What change in the body occurs as a result of increased aldosterone during pregnancy?
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Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for preparing breast glands for lactation during pregnancy?
Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for preparing breast glands for lactation during pregnancy?
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What is the approximate duration of human gestation calculated from conception?
What is the approximate duration of human gestation calculated from conception?
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Which of these hormones is secreted by the placenta during gestation?
Which of these hormones is secreted by the placenta during gestation?
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What is one of the physiological changes regarding nutritional requirements in pregnant women?
What is one of the physiological changes regarding nutritional requirements in pregnant women?
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Which substance is transformed into cholesterol to support the synthesis of hormones during pregnancy?
Which substance is transformed into cholesterol to support the synthesis of hormones during pregnancy?
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What physiological effect is commonly associated with orgasm in both males and females?
What physiological effect is commonly associated with orgasm in both males and females?
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Which of the following correctly describes the physiological changes in the female during orgasm?
Which of the following correctly describes the physiological changes in the female during orgasm?
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What triggers the expulsion of semen during ejaculation?
What triggers the expulsion of semen during ejaculation?
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In males, what phenomenon occurs immediately during ejaculation?
In males, what phenomenon occurs immediately during ejaculation?
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What physiological change allows the cervix to dilate during labor?
What physiological change allows the cervix to dilate during labor?
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Which region of the female reproductive system experiences rhythmic contractions during orgasm?
Which region of the female reproductive system experiences rhythmic contractions during orgasm?
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Which hormone plays a significant role in increasing oxytocin sensitivity in the myometrium during parturition?
Which hormone plays a significant role in increasing oxytocin sensitivity in the myometrium during parturition?
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What is the primary purpose of Braxton-Hicks contractions during pregnancy?
What is the primary purpose of Braxton-Hicks contractions during pregnancy?
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What is the primary mechanism that leads to the sensation of intense physical pleasure during orgasm?
What is the primary mechanism that leads to the sensation of intense physical pleasure during orgasm?
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What anatomical feature aids in providing 'tenting effect' during arousal?
What anatomical feature aids in providing 'tenting effect' during arousal?
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During which stage of labor is the baby delivered through the cervix to the vagina?
During which stage of labor is the baby delivered through the cervix to the vagina?
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What triggers involution of the uterus after childbirth?
What triggers involution of the uterus after childbirth?
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What process must freshly ejaculated sperm undergo to become capable of fertilization?
What process must freshly ejaculated sperm undergo to become capable of fertilization?
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What is the role of allurin released by the mature ovum?
What is the role of allurin released by the mature ovum?
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Which of the following events does NOT occur during the acrosomal reaction?
Which of the following events does NOT occur during the acrosomal reaction?
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What leads to the final meiotic division of the secondary oocyte?
What leads to the final meiotic division of the secondary oocyte?
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Which structure assists in moving the ovum into the oviduct?
Which structure assists in moving the ovum into the oviduct?
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What is the approximate number of sperm in a normal ejaculate per 2.75 mL?
What is the approximate number of sperm in a normal ejaculate per 2.75 mL?
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What kind of period do males experience that prevents orgasms in quick succession?
What kind of period do males experience that prevents orgasms in quick succession?
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What change occurs in sperm during capacitation?
What change occurs in sperm during capacitation?
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What is the function of integrin in the fertilization process?
What is the function of integrin in the fertilization process?
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What is the primary role of oestrogen during pregnancy?
What is the primary role of oestrogen during pregnancy?
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Which hormone does the placenta primarily synthesize during the early stages of pregnancy?
Which hormone does the placenta primarily synthesize during the early stages of pregnancy?
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What is the effect of progesterone on uterine contractions during pregnancy?
What is the effect of progesterone on uterine contractions during pregnancy?
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Human gestation is approximately how many weeks from conception?
Human gestation is approximately how many weeks from conception?
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Which hormone is produced by the fetal adrenal cortex that is necessary for oestrogen synthesis by the placenta?
Which hormone is produced by the fetal adrenal cortex that is necessary for oestrogen synthesis by the placenta?
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One of the functions of human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS) is to:
One of the functions of human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS) is to:
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Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs in the mother during pregnancy due to oestrogen?
Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs in the mother during pregnancy due to oestrogen?
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What initiates the development of the 'foetoplacental unit'?
What initiates the development of the 'foetoplacental unit'?
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During which trimester does the placenta take over production of hormones like oestrogen and progesterone?
During which trimester does the placenta take over production of hormones like oestrogen and progesterone?
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What is one of the effects of increased blood volume during pregnancy?
What is one of the effects of increased blood volume during pregnancy?
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What hormone is primarily responsible for sustaining the corpus luteum during the early stages of pregnancy?
What hormone is primarily responsible for sustaining the corpus luteum during the early stages of pregnancy?
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At what point in pregnancy does the placenta begin to produce oestrogen?
At what point in pregnancy does the placenta begin to produce oestrogen?
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Which hormone is detected in urine and is commonly associated with pregnancy tests?
Which hormone is detected in urine and is commonly associated with pregnancy tests?
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What is the role of hCG in the differentiation of male genitalia at the end of the first trimester?
What is the role of hCG in the differentiation of male genitalia at the end of the first trimester?
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Why is the corpus luteum important during early pregnancy?
Why is the corpus luteum important during early pregnancy?
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Which of the following statements is accurate regarding morning sickness during pregnancy?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding morning sickness during pregnancy?
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What happens to the corpus luteum as pregnancy progresses beyond the first trimester?
What happens to the corpus luteum as pregnancy progresses beyond the first trimester?
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What is the primary role of the placenta after 10 weeks of pregnancy?
What is the primary role of the placenta after 10 weeks of pregnancy?
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What effect does hCG have on morning sickness in pregnant individuals?
What effect does hCG have on morning sickness in pregnant individuals?
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What is the connection between hCG and fetal gonads at the end of the first trimester?
What is the connection between hCG and fetal gonads at the end of the first trimester?
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Study Notes
Human Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Parturition
- Human reproduction, pregnancy, and parturition are covered.
- Learning outcomes include explaining male and female sexual response, implantation, placenta development, changes in endocrinology during pregnancy, maternal adaptations, gestation maintenance, parturition phases, lactation, suckling response, and weaning.
Sexual Arousal and Ejaculation
- Sexual arousal involves four stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
- Excitement involves heightened sexual awareness, vasocongestion, and engorgement.
- Plateau involves intensification of excitement.
- Orgasm involves intense physical pleasure and rhythmic contractions.
- Resolution involves the return of the body to a pre-excitement state.
- Male and female sexual response have similar stages. The male experience also includes a refractory period after orgasm.
- Different parts of the nervous system are involved in male sexual response.
- Ejaculation is the expulsion of semen, a process involving sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. The number of sperm per ejaculate can be an indicator of infertility in males.
Implantation and Pregnancy
- Fertilization typically occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube.
- Sperm must go through capacitation once inside the female reproductive tract.
- Key stages of fertilization include zona pellucida binding, acrosome reaction, and cortical reaction.
- The resulting zygote undergoes cleavage to form a morula, then a blastocyst.
- Implantation occurs when the blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall and embeds itself.
- Key factors in implantation include the trophoblast (surface layer of the blastocyst), cords of trophoblastic cells, and the endometrium (lining of the uterus).
- The implanted blastocyst is nourished by the development of the placenta.
Development of Placenta
- The placenta originates from both trophoblast and decidual tissue.
- Trophoblastic cells differentiate into multinucleate syncytiotrophoblasts, which invade the decidua and form cavities filled with maternal blood.
- Developing embryo's capillaries enter the syncytiotrophoblast projections, forming placental villi.
- Each villus contains fetal capillaries separated from maternal blood by a thin tissue layer.
- The placenta plays a crucial role in nourishing the developing embryo/fetus, exchanging respiratory gases, nutrients, and metabolites.
Hormonal Maintenance of Pregnancy
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) maintains the corpus luteum, preventing menstruation, and supporting the development of progesterone and estrogen.
- Progesterone and estrogen are crucial for maintaining the uterine lining and preparing for parturition.
- Late in the first trimester, the placenta begins to produce these vital hormones that maintain pregnancy.
- The hormones produced during pregnancy help to maintain the uterine lining and prepare the breast tissues for lactation.
- Different hormones play specific roles in supporting pregnancy over the different trimesters.
- Oestrogen and progesterone are critical in maintaining pregnancy, but the source varies throughout gestation (placenta takes over production of these hormones).
Parturition and Lactation
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Parturition (labor) involves cervical dilation to allow passage of the fetus and uterine contractions to expel the fetus.
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Stages of labor include cervical dilation, the delivery of the baby, and delivery of the placenta.
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Labor preparation includes Braxton–Hicks contractions and softening of the cervix.
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Hormonal changes, such as increased estrogen and a rise in corticotropin releasing hormone, trigger labor.
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Lactation is the secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
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Suckling triggers a neuroendocrine reflex that leads to the secretion of prolactin and oxytocin.
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Prolactin stimulates milk production, while oxytocin causes milk ejection.
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Cessation of breast milk production after weaning is linked to decreased prolactin and oxytocin secretion.
Development of the Breast
- In non-pregnant women, the breasts comprise mostly adipose tissue and rudimentary ducts.
- Duct development, lobule formation, and synthesis of milk-producing enzymes are stimulated by oestrogen and placental hormones, such as human chorionic somatomammotropin.
- Prolactin continues to stimulate milk production after delivery.
- Breast milk composition includes factors like water, lactose, lipids, vitamins and minerals, proteins and immunological agents, with colostrum being the milk produced in the first few days after birth.
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Explore the intricacies of human reproduction, pregnancy, and parturition. This quiz covers stages of sexual arousal and ejaculation, including the physiological changes associated with male and female sexual responses, as well as key aspects of pregnancy and childbirth.