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What is the primary source of glucose for the fetus during intrauterine life?
What is the primary source of glucose for the fetus during intrauterine life?
What is the main reason for the infant's need to adapt to glucose regulation after birth?
What is the main reason for the infant's need to adapt to glucose regulation after birth?
What is the term for a condition where an infant's serum glucose value is below a certain threshold?
What is the term for a condition where an infant's serum glucose value is below a certain threshold?
Which of the following is a risk factor for neonatal hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a risk factor for neonatal hypoglycemia?
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What is the term for the study of glucose balance and regulation in the body?
What is the term for the study of glucose balance and regulation in the body?
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What is the main role of the placenta in fetal life?
What is the main role of the placenta in fetal life?
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What happens to the infant immediately after birth?
What happens to the infant immediately after birth?
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What is the significance of glucose in the newborn?
What is the significance of glucose in the newborn?
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What is the result of the infant's adaptation to extrauterine life?
What is the result of the infant's adaptation to extrauterine life?
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What is being measured when evaluating an infant's glucose levels?
What is being measured when evaluating an infant's glucose levels?
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Study Notes
Disorders of Glucose Homeostasis in Neonates
- Glucose is the primary metabolite for the fetus and newborn during intrauterine life.
- The fetus relies on the placenta for a constant supply of glucose during intrauterine life.
- At birth, the infant is abruptly removed from the placental environment, triggering hormonal and metabolic changes.
- These changes facilitate adaptation to extrauterine life and regulate glucose levels.
- A serum glucose value is a crucial indicator of glucose homeostasis in neonates.
Disorders of Glucose Homeostasis in Neonates
- Glucose is the primary metabolite for the fetus and newborn during intrauterine life.
- The fetus relies on the placenta for a constant supply of glucose during intrauterine life.
- At birth, the infant is abruptly removed from the placental environment, triggering hormonal and metabolic changes.
- These changes facilitate adaptation to extrauterine life and regulate glucose levels.
- A serum glucose value is a crucial indicator of glucose homeostasis in neonates.
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This quiz covers the importance of glucose homeostasis in neonates, specifically in infants of diabetic mothers, and the risks of neonatal hypoglycemia. Learn about the fetal reliance on the placenta and the abrupt changes at birth.
