What is described as the period when the endocrine and gametogenic functions of the gonads
1st develop to the point where reproduction is possible CORRECT ANS-Puberty
What is the age range that puberty usually occurs in females in the U.S.
Age for males? CORRECT ANS-female b/t 8-13
Male- 9-14
What does an increase in adrenal androgens lead to CORRECT ANS-adrenarche
When does adrenarche occur? CORRECT ANS-before puberty (8-10 girls and 10-12 boys
What is the 1st event of puberty in girls called CORRECT ANS-thelarche - development of
breast due to estradiol and progesterone
What develops during pubarche in females CORRECT ANS-development of the axillary and
pubic hair due to adrenal androgens
, MODULE 6- CMN 568 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What happens during the menarche stage of puberty in females CORRECT ANS-Menarche
What controls the onset of puberty in the body CORRECT ANS-*neural mechanisms
thought to be primarily responsible for the onset of puberty= normal functioning of the
hypothalamic pituitary-gonadal axis
•from birth to puberty, a neural mechanism prevents normal pulsatile release of GnRH from
the hypothalamus.
How is leptin related to puberty CORRECT ANS-Leptin is a satiety-producing hormone
secreted by fat cells = may link body weight and puberty (low leptin = no puberty)
What is checked at each prenatal care visit CORRECT ANS-Weight, BP, Urinalysis/Dipstick,
Fetal Heart Tones
What is the average BMI and weight gain for pregnancy CORRECT ANS-BMI- 18.5-24.9
Weight 25-35 lb
When BP is classified as hypertension in pregnancy CORRECT ANS->140/90 or greater
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