Physiological Adaptation During Pregnancy
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What causes the enlargement of both ovaries during pregnancy?

  • Absence of the corpus luteum
  • Increased estrogen and progesterone secretion by the corpus luteum (correct)
  • Decreased vascularity and edema
  • Pituitary stimulation
  • What effect do high levels of estrogen and progesterone have on ovulation during pregnancy?

  • Inhibit the release of luteinizing hormone (LH)
  • Cause pituitary inhibition and cessation of ovulation (correct)
  • Decrease the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • Stimulate the pituitary gland to increase ovulation
  • What contributes to the marked increase in vascularity of the fallopian tubes during pregnancy?

  • Decreased blood flow to the fallopian tubes
  • Absence of hormonal changes
  • Corpus luteum degeneration
  • Hormonal effects of estrogen and progesterone (correct)
  • Why does the consistency of the uterus become progressively softer during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased vascularity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the increase in size, weight, capacity, and shape of the uterus during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased vascularity and presence of amniotic fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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