5 Questions
What is the darkened area on the cheeks or nose referred to as during pregnancy?
Melasma or chloasma
Which hormone is responsible for the formation of striae gravidarum during pregnancy?
Estrogen
Which hormone is responsible for the whitish discharge present in the vagina during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Progesterone
What causes the increase in growth of the uterus during the second trimester of pregnancy?
Estrogen
What is responsible for the vascular spiders seen on the thighs during pregnancy?
Estrogen
Study Notes
Pregnancy Changes
- The darkened area on the cheeks or nose during pregnancy is referred to as chloasma or melasma.
Hormonal Changes
- The hormone responsible for the formation of striae gravidarum (stretch marks) during pregnancy is cortisol.
- The hormone responsible for the whitish discharge present in the vagina during the first trimester of pregnancy is estrogen.
Uterine Growth
- The increase in growth of the uterus during the second trimester of pregnancy is caused by estrogen and progesterone hormones.
Skin Changes
- Vascular spiders seen on the thighs during pregnancy are caused by estrogen, which increases blood flow and causes blood vessels to dilate.
Test your knowledge of the physiological changes that occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. This quiz covers adaptations in the reproductive system, hormone production, and uterine growth during different trimesters.
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