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What is the purpose of pro-active changes in maternal adaptions to support pregnancy?
What is the purpose of pro-active changes in maternal adaptions to support pregnancy?
- To increase oxygen and nutrient supply to the fetus (correct)
- To promote maternal weight loss
- To decrease hemoglobin levels in the mother
- To prevent hormonal imbalances in the mother
How does progesterone affect respiration in pregnant women?
How does progesterone affect respiration in pregnant women?
- It resets the breathing center to breathe more at lower CO2 levels (correct)
- It increases the number of breaths taken per minute
- It reduces the number of breathing receptors in the medulla and pons
- It decreases sensitivity of pH/CO2 receptors
What is the main reason for diurnal changes in plasma glucose and insulin in normal late pregnancy?
What is the main reason for diurnal changes in plasma glucose and insulin in normal late pregnancy?
- To prevent maternal weight gain
- To reduce oxygen supply to the fetus
- To decrease insulin production in the mother
- To ensure a sustained postprandial supply of glucose to the fetus (correct)
What is the effect of increased renal blood flow in pregnant women?
What is the effect of increased renal blood flow in pregnant women?
Which cardiovascular change is visual during pregnancy due to a rapidly growing new vascular bed?
Which cardiovascular change is visual during pregnancy due to a rapidly growing new vascular bed?
What is the main role of relaxin and estrogen in the cardiovascular adaptations during pregnancy?
What is the main role of relaxin and estrogen in the cardiovascular adaptations during pregnancy?
How does the respiratory system adapt to increased metabolic needs during pregnancy?
How does the respiratory system adapt to increased metabolic needs during pregnancy?
Why does the liver play a role in preventing hemorrhage during pregnancy?
Why does the liver play a role in preventing hemorrhage during pregnancy?
Why is there dilutional or physiologic anemia during pregnancy?
Why is there dilutional or physiologic anemia during pregnancy?
Why does the maternal-fetal metabolism increase plasma glucose, amino acids, and lipids during pregnancy?
Why does the maternal-fetal metabolism increase plasma glucose, amino acids, and lipids during pregnancy?
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