Pregnancy Physiological Changes Quiz

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

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

Decrease continually throughout pregnancy

Rise continually throughout pregnancy (correct)

Remain constant throughout pregnancy

Fluctuate based on maternal behavior

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