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jon_i

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Changes in the gastrointestinal system during pregnancy include:
 
  a. Increased saliva production
  b. Increased peristalsis
  c. Decreased resistance of maternal tissue to insulin
  d. Constriction of the cardiac sphincter of the stomach

Question 2

Which change is related to increased progesterone levels?
 
  a. Increased smooth muscle tone
  b. Braxton-Hicks contractions
  c. Deepening of the voice
  d. Sodium retention


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katheyjon

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
During pregnancy, increased estrogen causes ptyalism (increased saliva production); peristalsis decreases due to increased progesterone; insulin resistance develops; and the cardiac sphincter relaxes, which permits reflux of gastric contents and heartburn.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Progesterone causes enlargement of the vocal cords, which deepens the voice. It also decreases smooth muscle tone to prevent abortion, and stimulates sodium secretion.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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