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According to the Fetal Adrenal Response theory, what initiates labor contractions?
According to the Fetal Adrenal Response theory, what initiates labor contractions?
- Hormones from the fetal adrenal and pituitary glands (correct)
- Uterine distention
- Hormones from the maternal pituitary gland
- Oxytocin production by the placenta
What effect does oxytocinase have on uterine contractions, according to the Oxytocin Stimulation theory?
What effect does oxytocinase have on uterine contractions, according to the Oxytocin Stimulation theory?
- Decreases maternal pituitary hormone production
- Inhibits uterine contractions (correct)
- Increases fetal adrenal hormone production
- Stimulates uterine contractions
As per the Uterine Stretch theory, what stimulates uterine contractions?
As per the Uterine Stretch theory, what stimulates uterine contractions?
- Hormones from the maternal pituitary gland
- Fetal adrenal hormone production
- Oxytocin production by the placenta
- Distention of the uterus (correct)
Which theory proposes that the uterus becomes increasingly sensitive to oxytocin as pregnancy nears term?
Which theory proposes that the uterus becomes increasingly sensitive to oxytocin as pregnancy nears term?
According to the Fetal Adrenal Response theory, what is responsible for initiating labor contractions?
According to the Fetal Adrenal Response theory, what is responsible for initiating labor contractions?
What causes the uterus to contract and empty itself, according to the Uterine Stretch theory?
What causes the uterus to contract and empty itself, according to the Uterine Stretch theory?
What is the mechanism by which progesterone helps to maintain pregnancy?
What is the mechanism by which progesterone helps to maintain pregnancy?
What is the role of prostaglandin in initiating labor according to the Prostaglandin Theory?
What is the role of prostaglandin in initiating labor according to the Prostaglandin Theory?
What is the impact of increased arachidonic acid in the amniotic fluid during labor?
What is the impact of increased arachidonic acid in the amniotic fluid during labor?
According to the Theory of the Aging Placenta, what allows the concentration of prostaglandin and estrogen to rise steadily?
According to the Theory of the Aging Placenta, what allows the concentration of prostaglandin and estrogen to rise steadily?
What are the preliminary signs of labor related to increased uterine activity?
What are the preliminary signs of labor related to increased uterine activity?
What is the impact of 'Lightening' before or during labor?
What is the impact of 'Lightening' before or during labor?
What is 'Floating' in the context of labor?
What is 'Floating' in the context of labor?
What is 'Engagement' in the context of labor?
What is 'Engagement' in the context of labor?
What is 'Fixation' in the context of labor?
What is 'Fixation' in the context of labor?
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