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

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