Physiological Adaptation to Normal Pregnancy
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What is the cause of pyrosis (heartburn) in pregnant women?

  • Increased gastric motility
  • Increased gastric secretion
  • Elevated progesterone levels
  • Reflux of acidic secretions into lower esophagus & decreased tone of sphincter (correct)

    • What is the effect of pregnancy on tidal volume and minute ventilatory volume?

  • Tidal volume and minute ventilatory volume increase significantly (correct)
  • Tidal volume and minute ventilatory volume decrease significantly
  • Tidal volume and minute ventilatory volume remain unchanged
  • Tidal volume decreases while minute ventilatory volume increases

    • Which cardiovascular parameter experiences a 10 mmHg increase during normal pregnancy?

  • Systolic blood pressure
  • Mean blood pressure
  • Oxygen consumption
  • Diastolic blood pressure (correct)

    • What is the common designation for the condition characterized by minute, red elevations on the skin common on the face, neck, upper chest, and arms during pregnancy?

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    What happens to palmar erythema in most women shortly after pregnancy?

    <p>It disappears</p> Signup and view all the answers

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