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Pregnancy Physiological Changes Quiz

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What is the role of progesterone in pregnancy?

Leads to gestational diabetes and hypertension
Suppresses the hypothalamic axis and menstrual cycle (correct)
Stimulates maternal lipolysis and fatty acid metabolism
Causes changes in behavior and posture

What is the function of human placental lactogen (hPL) in pregnancy?

Suppresses the hypothalamic axis and menstrual cycle
Causes changes in blood vessels and blood
Stimulates maternal lipolysis and fatty acid metabolism (correct)
Leads to gestational diabetes and hypertension

How do levels of progesterone and estrogen change during pregnancy?

Decrease continually throughout pregnancy
Rise continually throughout pregnancy (correct)
Remain constant throughout pregnancy
Fluctuate based on maternal behavior

What can the changes in certain hormone levels during pregnancy lead to?

<p>Gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the fetal-placental unit in pregnancy?

<p>Secretes steroid hormones and proteins to alter maternal endocrine glands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Role of Progesterone in Pregnancy?

Suppresses the hypothalamic axis and menstrual cycle to maintain pregnancy.

Function of hPL in Pregnancy?

Stimulates maternal lipolysis and fatty acid metabolism to provide energy for the fetus.

Estrogen and Progesterone Levels During Pregnancy?

They rise continually throughout pregnancy, supporting fetal development and maternal adaptations.

Hormone Changes During Pregnancy?

Can lead to conditions like gestational diabetes (due to hPL) and gestational hypertension.

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Fetal-Placental Unit's Primary Role?

Secretes steroid hormones and proteins which alter maternal endocrine glands.