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What impact does cortisol have on the developing foetus?
What impact does cortisol have on the developing foetus?
- Helps with survival, especially in premature babies (correct)
- Stimulates the growth of hair follicles
- Affects the activity of the lungs
- Triggers the development of the digestive system
What is the role of glucocorticoid in fetal development?
What is the role of glucocorticoid in fetal development?
- Maturation of organ systems (correct)
- Triggers the development of the circulatory system
- Sensitizes the developing nervous system
- Inhibits the growth of the pancreas
How does stress affect the HPA axis and cortisol levels in pregnant women?
How does stress affect the HPA axis and cortisol levels in pregnant women?
- Has no impact on cortisol levels
- Indirectly affects adrenaline production
- Increases cortisol levels (correct)
- Reduces cortisol levels
Why is it mentioned that certain levels of stress may be beneficial for development?
Why is it mentioned that certain levels of stress may be beneficial for development?
What physiological impact does maternal stress have on infants?
What physiological impact does maternal stress have on infants?
How does cortisol contribute to the trigger for birth?
How does cortisol contribute to the trigger for birth?
What effect does excessive cortisol have on postnatal adaptation?
What effect does excessive cortisol have on postnatal adaptation?
Why is it important for cortisol levels to be closer to the optimal level in the foetus?
Why is it important for cortisol levels to be closer to the optimal level in the foetus?
What impact does stress have on fetal movement and heart rate?
What impact does stress have on fetal movement and heart rate?
What is Barker's hypothesis about the origin of certain adult diseases?
What is Barker's hypothesis about the origin of certain adult diseases?
What does the programming hypothesis propose in relation to non-genetic factors?
What does the programming hypothesis propose in relation to non-genetic factors?
How does cortisol production change during pregnancy according to the text?
How does cortisol production change during pregnancy according to the text?
Why does cortisol inhibit the ACTH secretion according to the text?
Why does cortisol inhibit the ACTH secretion according to the text?
How do opportunities and SES impact fetal development according to the text?
How do opportunities and SES impact fetal development according to the text?
What is the role of maternal stress on the structure and function of biological systems?
What is the role of maternal stress on the structure and function of biological systems?
What is the significance of cortisol blood levels in pregnant women according to the text?
What is the significance of cortisol blood levels in pregnant women according to the text?
What does HPA AXIS stand for in the context of the text?
What does HPA AXIS stand for in the context of the text?
Cortisol is not involved in the normal development of the foetus.
Cortisol is not involved in the normal development of the foetus.
High levels of cortisol in the foetus are always beneficial for optimal development.
High levels of cortisol in the foetus are always beneficial for optimal development.
Stress during pregnancy does not affect infant mortality rates.
Stress during pregnancy does not affect infant mortality rates.
Moderate levels of stress during pregnancy have no benefits for the developing foetus.
Moderate levels of stress during pregnancy have no benefits for the developing foetus.
Adrenaline and cortisol released due to stress do not impact the developing foetus.
Adrenaline and cortisol released due to stress do not impact the developing foetus.
Match the following statements about stress and fetal development:
Match the following statements about stress and fetal development:
Match the following positive aspects of glucocorticoid in fetal development:
Match the following positive aspects of glucocorticoid in fetal development:
Match the following impacts of stress on maternal health and infant outcomes:
Match the following impacts of stress on maternal health and infant outcomes:
Match the following consequences of cortisol levels during pregnancy:
Match the following consequences of cortisol levels during pregnancy:
Match the following impacts of adrenaline and cortisol on fetal development:
Match the following impacts of adrenaline and cortisol on fetal development:
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