Pregnancy Changes: Sweat Glands and Breast

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What causes an increase in perspiration during pregnancy?

Decreased activity of the sweat glands

Changes in the skeletal system

Changes in the gastrointestinal system

Increased activity of the sweat glands (correct)

What is the function of Montgomery's glands during pregnancy?

To produce colostrum

To increase heart rate

To enlarge the breasts (correct)

To decrease blood volume

Which factor contributes to the heart increasing in size during pregnancy?

Changes in the urinary system

Decreased blood volume

Changes in the gastrointestinal system

Growing uterus (correct)

What is the purpose of colostrum production by the breasts?

To provide nutrition to the newborn Signup and view all the answers

How does physiological anemia in pregnancy primarily occur?

Due to haemodilution Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for an increase in blood volume during pregnancy?

Increase in blood plasma volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the drop in blood pressure in the 1st trimester of pregnancy?

Dilation and relaxation of arterial walls Signup and view all the answers

Why does supine hypotensive syndrome develop in some pregnant women?

Compression of the inferior vena cava by the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What change is observed in erythrocytes during pregnancy?

Decrease in erythrocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of pregnancy on clotting factors according to the text?

Increased clotting factors Signup and view all the answers

Why may pregnant women experience nasal congestion according to the text?

Increased vascularity Signup and view all the answers

How does the enlargement of the uterus affect the respiratory system during pregnancy?

Elevates the diaphragm Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for frequent urination in early pregnancy?

Rising of the uterus out of the pelvic cavity Signup and view all the answers

How do changes in the skeletal system affect a pregnant woman's walk?

Head and shoulders thrust backward with chest protruding outward Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to nausea and vomiting in pregnancy according to the text?

Relaxation of cardiac sphincter Signup and view all the answers

Which factor leads to a decrease in specific gravity in the urinary system during pregnancy?

Lightening during final weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for backache and ligamental pain in late pregnancy?

Increased mobility of pelvic joints Signup and view all the answers

How do changes in the gastrointestinal system affect the position of stomach and intestines?

Rising up and out of pelvic cavity Signup and view all the answers