5 Questions
Which theory suggests that the release of prostaglandins in the body is responsible for uterine cramping and increased sensitivity to pain during labor?
The Uterine Stretch Theory
Which theory suggests that oxytocin, a uterine muscle contractant, stimulates contractions and facilitates the sealing of ruptured capillaries to stop bleeding during labor?
The Fetal Oxytocin Theory
Which theory suggests that decreased levels of progesterone in the body inhibit the relaxation of uterine smooth muscle, leading to labor contractions?
The Progesterone Deprivation Theory
Which theory suggests that the relaxation of uterine smooth muscle is responsible for initiating labor contractions?
The Relaxation Theory
Which theory proposes that prostaglandins and oxytocin work together to initiate labor contractions?
The Fetal Oxytocin Theory
Study Notes
Labor Contraction Theories
- The prostaglandin theory suggests that the release of prostaglandins in the body is responsible for uterine cramping and increased sensitivity to pain during labor.
- The oxytocin theory proposes that oxytocin, a uterine muscle contractant, stimulates contractions and facilitates the sealing of ruptured capillaries to stop bleeding during labor.
- The progesterone withdrawal theory suggests that decreased levels of progesterone in the body inhibit the relaxation of uterine smooth muscle, leading to labor contractions.
- The uterine smooth muscle relaxation theory proposes that the relaxation of uterine smooth muscle is responsible for initiating labor contractions.
- The integrated theory proposes that prostaglandins and oxytocin work together to initiate labor contractions.
Test your knowledge on the theories of labor in this quiz. Learn about the Uterine Stretch Theory and its impact on prostaglandin release during the intrapartal period.
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