Pregnancy is characterized by steadily _____ levels of estrogen and progesterone
#2
Oxytocin causes contraction of _____ in the breast, forcing milk stored in the mammary alveoli into the ducts for ejection
#3
Which hormone remains elevated following parturition?_____
#4
Blood in the umbilical vein has a Po2 of approximately _____ mmHg
#5
Why does lactation not occur during pregnancy, even though prolactin levels are increasing? _____
#6
What is the purpose of decreased maternal PCO2 during pregnancy?_____
#7
Which neuronal populations have the ability to regenerate after injury?
#8
What physiological changes are expected during REM sleep?
Parturition physiology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Parturition physiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Parturition physiology Flashcard Deck - 8 Cards
Flashcard 1: Pregnancy is characterized by steadily _____ levels of estrogen and progesterone
Answer: increasing
Flashcard 2: Oxytocin causes contraction of _____ in the breast, forcing milk stored in the mammary alveoli into the ducts for ejection
Answer: myoepithelial cells
Flashcard 3: Which hormone remains elevated following parturition?_____
Answer: Prolactin
Flashcard 4: Blood in the umbilical vein has a Po2 of approximately _____ mmHg
Answer: 30
Flashcard 5: Why does lactation not occur during pregnancy, even though prolactin levels are increasing? _____
Answer: Progesterone and estrogen downregulate prolactin receptors on the breast
Flashcard 6: What is the purpose of decreased maternal PCO2 during pregnancy?_____
Answer: Facilitate CO2 elimination from the fetus
Flashcard 7: Which neuronal populations have the ability to regenerate after injury?
Answer: PNS, but not CNS
Flashcard 8: What physiological changes are expected during REM sleep?
Answer: extraocular movement
increased HR and BP
penile/clitoral tumescence
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