Human placental lactogen - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

d. long-chain fatty acids They are still too big to be absorbed directly Examples of dietary nutrients that are not absorbed directly into the enterohepatic portal blood system include: a. amino acids. b. medium-chain fatty acids. c. monosaccharides. d. long-chain fatty acids. b. progesterone. "gest"=gestation. Progesterone, NOT estrogen, has been associated with decreased contraction frequency and slow gastric emptying The hormone responsible for the decrease in gastrointestinal smooth...

NFDN 2004 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Fetal Death Rate - Correct Answer ️️ -Death in utero of fetus weighing 500g or more Neonatal death rate - Correct Answer ️️ -Death of infant within the first 28 days of life Perinatal death rate - Correct Answer ️️ -Still born and deaths of newborns within the first 28 days of life. - includes fetal and neonatal death rate Infant mortality - Correct Answer ️️ -Number of deaths per 1000 live births occurring at birth or in the fi...

Daily Nutritional Requirements Additional 300 calories per/day 400mcg Folic Acid Iron supplement What is folic acid for? prevent neural tube defects and fetal growth restriction and for rbc formation PICA indicates iron-deficiency anemia Smoking can cause intrauterine growth restriction/low birth weight Alcohol causes increase in congenital deformities and cognitive impairment Caffeine can cause intrauterine growth restriction/low birth weight, Spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) cocaine ca...

CNUR 303 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Recommended weight gain for singleton pregnancy - Answer- 11.5-16kg 25-35lbs hCG - Answer- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin a hormone secreted by the trophoblast cells of placenta stimulates estrogen and progesterone Estrogen - Answer- uterus and breast enlargement Progesterone - Answer- A hormone produced by the ovaries acts with estrogen to bring about the mensural cycle maintains endometrium and inhibits contractions Relaxin - Answer- soften...

What are the two ovarian hormones? - Answer-- Estrogen (first half of cycle) - Progesterone (second half of cycle) What are the two pituitary hormones? - Answer-- Follicle Stimulating: stimulates growth of follicles, one egg is released. - Luteinizing: triggers ovulation and development of corpus luteum. Also produces progesterone. What is HPL? - Answer-- Human Placental Lactogen (the placental hormone): maternal metabolism supplies nutrients to the fetus & responsible for glucose transpor...

AMCB PRENATAL CARE AND FETAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS how soon do most pregnancies occur after intercoures - correct answer within 2 days of ovulation What is a morula ? and when does it enter the uterine cavity? - correct answer solid ball of cells formed by 16 blastomeres. enters the uterus 3 days after fertilization how long is the development of the embryo - correct answer the developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month (8weeks) ...

While breastfeeding, when does the peak volume of the infant intra-oral vacuum occur? - correct answer When the posterior tongue and soft palate are at the lowest point. The withdrawal of what hormone is the trigger that initiates lactogenesis II? - correct answer Progesterone On average, how long does it take for an undisturbed baby to find the breast and self attach. - correct answer 60 mins What would be the cause of thick, clear discharge from nipples during pregnancy? - corr...

MLS ASCP Chemistry Exam Questions with Correct Answers/ Graded A+ What does the C in GAG CHET stand for? [Ans: - Cortisol What does the H in GAG CHET stand for? [Ans: - Human Placental Lactogen What does the E in GAG CHET stand for? [Ans: - Epinephrine What does the T in GAG CHET stand for? [Ans: - T3 and T4 What electrolytes are decreased in diabetic acidosis? [Ans: - Na and Cl What electrolytes are increased in diabetic acidosis? [Ans: - Potassium and Ketones What is the nor...

OB Final Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ The total number of chromosomes contained in a mature sperm or ovum is: a. 22. b. 23. c. 44. d. 46. ANS: B Gametes (sex chromosomes) contain 23 chromosomes. A pregnant woman states, "My husband hopes I will give him a boy because we have three girls." The nurse explains that: a. the sex chromosome of the fertilized ovum determines the gender of the child. b. when the sperm and ovum are united, there is a 75% chance the child will be a girl. ...

OB Final Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ The total number of chromosomes contained in a mature sperm or ovum is: a. 22. b. 23. c. 44. d. 46. ANS: B Gametes (sex chromosomes) contain 23 chromosomes. A pregnant woman states, "My husband hopes I will give him a boy because we have three girls." The nurse explains that: a. the sex chromosome of the fertilized ovum determines the gender of the child. b. when the sperm and ovum are united, there is a 75% chance the child will be a girl. c....