49 Questions
Which of the following is a primary event in cardiovascular changes during pregnancy?
Arcuate artery invasion by trophoblastic tissue
What is the main cause of supine hypotension syndrome during pregnancy?
Aortocaval compression
Which hormone is responsible for the symptoms of reflux, nausea, and vomiting in late pregnancy?
Estrogen
Which hormone is responsible for the fall in insulin resistance postpartum?
Estrogen
What is the main fuel used by the body during pregnancy?
Lipids
What is the main cause of gestational diabetes?
Impaired pancreatic function
What is the role of increased LDL cholesterol during pregnancy?
Enhances placental steroidogenesis
Which of the following is a common symptom in early pregnancy?
Reflux, nausea, and vomiting
What is the primary cause of supine hypotension syndrome during pregnancy?
Aortocaval compression
Which parameter is not a sensitive marker of renal function?
eGFR
Which hormone is responsible for the increase in intestinal calcium absorption during pregnancy?
1.25-dihydroxyvitamin D
What is the primary cause of transient diabetes insipidus during pregnancy?
Increased production of vasopressinase
Which hormone is responsible for the enlargement of the pituitary gland during pregnancy?
Estrogen
What is the main cause of iodine deficiency during pregnancy?
Increased renal clearance
Which of the following is a common symptom in early pregnancy?
Nausea and vomiting
What is the main cause of edema in pregnancy?
Increased colloid osmotic pressure
Which hormone is responsible for the enlargement of the pituitary gland during pregnancy?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
During pregnancy, insulin levels are increased in both the fasting and postprandial states. This is due to
Decreased insulin resistance
Which hormone is responsible for the enlargement of the thyroid during pregnancy?
HCG
What is the primary cause of increased serum cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL, and HDL levels during pregnancy?
Increased lipolysis
What is the main cause of joint laxity in the anterior and longitudinal ligaments of the lumbar spine during pregnancy?
Increased estrogen levels
Which hormone is responsible for the symptoms of reflux, nausea, and vomiting in late pregnancy?
Progesterone
What is the primary cause of transient diabetes insipidus during pregnancy?
Increased ADH production
What is the main cause of iodine deficiency during pregnancy?
Decreased dietary intake of iodine
During pregnancy, which hormone is responsible for the increase in serum prolactin levels?
Estrogen
What is the primary cause of transient diabetes insipidus during pregnancy?
Increased placental production of vasopressinase
What is the main cause of iodine deficiency during pregnancy?
Increased uptake by the thyroid
What is the main cause of joint laxity in the anterior and longitudinal ligaments of the lumbar spine during pregnancy?
Increased relaxin levels
During pregnancy, what is the primary cause of aortocaval compression?
Increased intra-gastric pressure
What is the main cause of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy?
Increased levels of HCG
What is the main cause of gestational diabetes?
Increased insulin resistance
During pregnancy, which hormone is responsible for the increase in serum prolactin levels?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
What is the main cause of increased vasopressinase production during pregnancy?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
Which hormone is responsible for the increase in LDL cholesterol levels during pregnancy?
Estrogen
What is the main cause of transient diabetes insipidus during pregnancy?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
Which of the following is a common symptom in early pregnancy?
Nausea and vomiting
What is the primary cause of supine hypotension syndrome during pregnancy?
Aortocaval compression
Which hormone is responsible for the enlargement of the thyroid during pregnancy?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
Which hormone is responsible for the increase in serum prolactin levels during pregnancy?
Estrogen
What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes?
Impaired endocrine pancreatic function
What is the main cause of iodine deficiency during pregnancy?
Increased uptake by the thyroid
What is the primary cause of transient diabetes insipidus during pregnancy?
Increased placental production of vasopressinase
Which hormone is responsible for the symptoms of reflux, nausea, and vomiting in late pregnancy?
Progesterone
What is the main cause of edema in pregnancy?
Increased venous pressure
What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes?
Insulin resistance
Which hormone is responsible for the increase in insulin resistance during pregnancy?
Estrogen
What is the main cause of increased renal clearance of iodine during pregnancy?
Increased renal clearance
What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes?
Insulin resistance
Which hormone is responsible for the increase in LDL cholesterol levels during pregnancy?
Estrogen
Test your knowledge on the physiological changes that occur in pregnancy with this quiz. Explore the cardiovascular changes, including vasodilation and alterations in blood volume, that are essential for supporting the developing fetus.
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