Metabolic Changes During Pregnancy: Hormones and Effects Quiz

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During pregnancy, what is the reason for the increased Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

Decreased uterine size

Decreased Endocrine System weight gain

Decreased oxygen needs of the fetus

Increased cardiac demands (correct)

What is a common metabolic change in pregnant individuals regarding insulin resistance?

Increased sensitivity to insulin

Decreased insulin production

Increased insulin production resistance (correct)

Decreased glucose transfer to the fetus

Why do some pregnant individuals develop gestational diabetes?

Increased insulin production (correct)

Decreased insulin production

Increased glucose transfer to the cells

Decreased glucose levels

What is the main reason for edema in pregnant women?

Increased colloidal osmotic pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which trimester sees an increase in insulin production to counteract insulin resistance in pregnancy?

3rd trimester Signup and view all the answers

What effect does resistance to insulin have on glucose transfer during pregnancy?

Increases glucose transfer to the fetus Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for excessive salivation in pregnancy?

Ptialism Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for the altered liver and gallbladder function during pregnancy?

Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy?

Diastasis recti Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter shows a decrease in values due to estrogen and hemodilution during pregnancy?

Albumin Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition characterized by red, bleeding gums due to increased estrogen during pregnancy?

Gingivitis Signup and view all the answers

Which structure becomes displaced due to the enlarging uterus during pregnancy?

Diaphragm Signup and view all the answers

What is the thin yellow fluid precursor to milk rich in immunoglobulins that begins to be produced in the 12-16 weeks of pregnancy?

Colostrum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following changes occurs in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy?

Increased plasma volume Signup and view all the answers

What hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to a false decrease in hemoglobin levels, termed as physiologic anemia?

Increased estrogen Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological adaptation during pregnancy results in a waddling gait, lordosis, and poor balance?

Postural changes due to relaxin and progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What leads to an increase in glomerular filtration rate by 50% during pregnancy?

Increased blood supply to the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone causes the redness on the palms and soles of feet due to vasodilation during pregnancy?

Estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the brown patch over the forehead, cheeks, and bridge of nose seen during pregnancy?

Chloasma (melasma) Signup and view all the answers

What leads to an increase in oxygen consumption by 20-40% for the fetus, uterus, breasts, and cardiac demand?

Increased cardiac workload Signup and view all the answers

What is the hormone-rich dark line that extends from the umbilicus to the symphysis pubis during pregnancy?

Linea nigra Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for tears in connective tissue on abdomen, hips, breasts, and buttocks seen during pregnancy?

Striae gravidarum Signup and view all the answers