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What is the primary role of LH in the menstrual cycle?
What is the primary role of LH in the menstrual cycle?
- Inhibits uterine contractions during menstruation
- Facilitates the luteal phase and ovulation (correct)
- Regulates blood loss during menstruation
- Promotes the maturation of ovarian follicles
Which phase of the menstrual cycle occurs from days 5 to 14?
Which phase of the menstrual cycle occurs from days 5 to 14?
- Ovulatory phase
- Luteal phase
- Follicular proliferative phase (correct)
- Menstrual phase
What happens during the menstrual phase?
What happens during the menstrual phase?
- Menstrual bleeding occurs as the endometrial lining sheds (correct)
- Follicular growth is stimulated by increased LH levels
- Hormones stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen
- The endometrium thickens in preparation for a potential pregnancy
How much blood is typically lost during menstruation?
How much blood is typically lost during menstruation?
Which of the following complications can result from cytomegalovirus infection during pregnancy?
Which of the following complications can result from cytomegalovirus infection during pregnancy?
What is the significance of the term 'nidation' in the menstrual cycle?
What is the significance of the term 'nidation' in the menstrual cycle?
What is a potential risk associated with live virus vaccines during pregnancy?
What is a potential risk associated with live virus vaccines during pregnancy?
What triggers the negative feedback mechanism that inhibits TSH secretion?
What triggers the negative feedback mechanism that inhibits TSH secretion?
Which of the following conditions are identified as potentially teratogenic when experienced during pregnancy?
Which of the following conditions are identified as potentially teratogenic when experienced during pregnancy?
Which of the following infections is NOT transmitted by droplet infection?
Which of the following infections is NOT transmitted by droplet infection?
Which phase is primarily characterized by endometrial cell proliferation?
Which phase is primarily characterized by endometrial cell proliferation?
What defines menopause in women?
What defines menopause in women?
Which of the following conditions is most likely to occur as a result of a first-trimester herpes simplex virus infection?
Which of the following conditions is most likely to occur as a result of a first-trimester herpes simplex virus infection?
What is the primary role of progesterone during pregnancy?
What is the primary role of progesterone during pregnancy?
A decrease in progesterone during early pregnancy can lead to which of the following?
A decrease in progesterone during early pregnancy can lead to which of the following?
What physiological changes occur due to rising oxytocin levels late in pregnancy?
What physiological changes occur due to rising oxytocin levels late in pregnancy?
Which hormone is known to have an antidiuretic action during pregnancy?
Which hormone is known to have an antidiuretic action during pregnancy?
Which hormone is released from the anterior pituitary gland and plays a role in the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone is released from the anterior pituitary gland and plays a role in the menstrual cycle?
What is one suggested theory for the onset of labor at term?
What is one suggested theory for the onset of labor at term?
During pregnancy, what effect does estrogen have on hemoglobin levels?
During pregnancy, what effect does estrogen have on hemoglobin levels?
What is the function of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the menstrual cycle?
What is the function of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the menstrual cycle?
What is the primary role of positive feedback in the context of childbirth?
What is the primary role of positive feedback in the context of childbirth?
Which layer of the endometrium is responsible for rebuilding after menstruation?
Which layer of the endometrium is responsible for rebuilding after menstruation?
What triggers the nerve impulse that initiates positive feedback during childbirth?
What triggers the nerve impulse that initiates positive feedback during childbirth?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
How thick is the functional layer of the endometrium?
How thick is the functional layer of the endometrium?
What is a primary characteristic of the cuboidal ciliated epithelium layer in the endometrium?
What is a primary characteristic of the cuboidal ciliated epithelium layer in the endometrium?
What occurs during the menstrual phase of the menstrual cycle?
What occurs during the menstrual phase of the menstrual cycle?
What is the average duration of the menstrual phase?
What is the average duration of the menstrual phase?
At what gestational age can sex differentiation be identified through UTZ?
At what gestational age can sex differentiation be identified through UTZ?
What is the approximate weight of a fetus at 32 weeks of gestation?
What is the approximate weight of a fetus at 32 weeks of gestation?
What role does lanugo serve for the developing fetus?
What role does lanugo serve for the developing fetus?
Which statement about amniocentesis is true?
Which statement about amniocentesis is true?
At what stage does the fetal liver and pancreas start functioning?
At what stage does the fetal liver and pancreas start functioning?
What significant physiological change occurs at 36 weeks regarding skin appearance?
What significant physiological change occurs at 36 weeks regarding skin appearance?
What is an active movement response expected from the fetus by 36 weeks?
What is an active movement response expected from the fetus by 36 weeks?
What is the lung maturity indicated by the L/S ratio at 36 weeks?
What is the lung maturity indicated by the L/S ratio at 36 weeks?
Study Notes
Care of the Mother and Fetus During the Perinatal Period
- Prenatal care involves monitoring both the mother and fetus throughout pregnancy.
- Key hormone, progesterone, relaxes smooth muscles and maintains pregnancy, crucial during early development.
- Progesterone drop can lead to abortion in early pregnancy; a drop before term can cause premature labor.
Menstrual Cycle Hormonal Control
- Hypothalamus releases gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), stimulating secretion or inhibition of gonadotropins from the pituitary gland.
- Anterior pituitary secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are essential for reproductive function.
- Estrogen, secreted by ovaries and placenta, supports development of secondary sex characteristics and endometrial lining.
Menstrual Cycle Phases
- Menstrual phase (Days 1-4): Shedding of uterine lining; vaginal bleeding occurs.
- Follicular/proliferative phase (Days 5-14): Maturation of ovarian follicles; endometrium proliferates, preparing for potential implantation.
- Luteal/secretory phase (Days 15-28): Hormonal changes lead to stabilization of the endometrium.
Menstrual Terms
- Menarche: First menstrual period.
- Amenorrhea: Absence of menstruation for three months.
- Menorrhagia: Prolonged menses; Metrorrhagia: Irregular menses.
- Menopause: Cessation of menstruation, typically between ages 45-55.
Fetal Development Stages
- Fetal sex can be identified at 14 weeks; testes descend into the scrotal sac.
- Eight lunar months (end of 32 weeks): Infants usually survive if born, weighing about 1600 grams.
- Nine lunar months (end of 36 weeks): Body is round with more subcutaneous fat; lanugo diminishes.
Infections in Pregnancy
- Cytomegalovirus can cause severe infant neurological damage; transmitted via droplet infection.
- Genital herpes can lead to complications in the first trimester; early screening important.
- Potential teratogenic vaccines (MMR, polio, etc.) are contraindicated during pregnancy due to risk of fetal transmission.
Hormonal Feedback Mechanisms
- Negative feedback regulates hormone production, such as thyroid hormones inhibiting TSH release.
- Positive feedback amplifies hormone responses; critical during labor when uterine contractions increase due to cervical stimulation.
Endometrial Layers
- Basal layer: Lowermost layer supporting new endometrium growth.
- Functional layer: Thickens in response to hormones and is shed during menstruation.
- Cuboidal ciliated epithelium: Protects and produces secretions in the endometrium.
Key Hormonal Functions
- Estrogen increases blood coagulability by raising fibrinogen levels.
- Prostaglandins and oxytocin play crucial roles in inducing labor by stimulating uterine contractions.
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Test your knowledge on prenatal care and the hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle. This quiz covers essential hormones like progesterone, FSH, and LH, along with the phases of the menstrual cycle. Learn about the critical periods of development and reproductive health.
