Pregnancy Dermatological Changes Quiz
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Pregnancy Dermatological Changes Quiz

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Which hormone is responsible for the pigmentation of the skin mainly in the breast and vulva during pregnancy?

  • Melanin stimulating hormone (correct)
  • Melatonin
  • Oxytocin
  • Thyroxine
  • What is the medical term for the scars known as striae gravidarum that appear at 16 weeks during pregnancy?

  • Chloasma
  • Cellulitis
  • Striae distensae (correct)
  • Eczema
  • Which area of the body does chloasma, also known as the mask of pregnancy, mainly affect?

  • Thighs
  • Lower abdomen
  • Breast
  • Cheeks (correct)
  • What is the term used for the white line between the rectus muscles that becomes markedly pigmented during pregnancy?

    <p>Linea nigra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what time during pregnancy do silver striae typically appear based on the text?

    <p>16 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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