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Which of the following skin changes during pregnancy is NOT considered common?

Hyperpigmentation

Striae gravidarum

Melasma

Keratosis pilaris (correct)

What hormonal change primarily causes maternal insulin resistance during pregnancy?

Higher levels of human placental lactogen (hPL) (correct)

Decreased thyroid hormones

Elevated cortisol levels

Increased estrogen levels

Which factor is NOT a recognized risk for developing gestational diabetes?

Family history

Obesity

Consuming high protein diet (correct)

Personal history of metabolic syndrome

What is the primary mechanism by which maternal glucose affects the fetus?

Maternal glucose crosses the placenta by diffusion Signup and view all the answers

Which immune change occurs during pregnancy?

Decreased NK cell numbers by 30% Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is associated with fetal exposure to maternal hyperglycemia?

Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a TORCH titer?

To assess maternal antibodies for specific infections Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fetal complication related to maternal diabetes?

Increased lung maturity Signup and view all the answers

What underlying factor contributes to increased maternal insulin resistance during pregnancy?

Increased cortisol due to placental CRH stimulation Signup and view all the answers

Which skin change associated with pregnancy is a direct result of estrogen sensitivity?

Spider angiomata Signup and view all the answers

How does maternal glucose crossing the placenta affect fetal insulin levels?

Higher maternal glucose leads to elevated fetal insulin production. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a common alteration in immunology during pregnancy?

Decrease in the number of natural killer cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence for a fetus resulting from exposure to maternal high glucose levels?

Increased operative delivery rates due to fetal macrosomia Signup and view all the answers

Which condition could be indicated by a high TORCH titer in a pregnant individual?

Syphilis infection Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant outcome of gestational diabetes related to fetal development?

Weight distribution change favoring the fetal abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about maternal immunology during pregnancy is true?

IgG antibodies can cross the placenta. Signup and view all the answers

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