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?

    <p>To provide nutrition to the newborn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does physiological anemia in pregnancy primarily occur?

    <p>Due to haemodilution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increase in blood plasma volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dilation and relaxation of arterial walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does supine hypotensive syndrome develop in some pregnant women?

    <p>Compression of the inferior vena cava by the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change is observed in erythrocytes during pregnancy?

    <p>Decrease in erythrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased clotting factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Elevates the diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for frequent urination in early pregnancy?

    <p>Rising of the uterus out of the pelvic cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Head and shoulders thrust backward with chest protruding outward</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Relaxation of cardiac sphincter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lightening during final weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased mobility of pelvic joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rising up and out of pelvic cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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