Quiz: Chapters 1-7 (Set 1)

What can folic acid prevent in pregnancy?

• Congenital heart defects

• Neural tube defects

• Placenta previa

• Eclampsia

Which hormone is primarily responsible for implantation in the uterus?

• Estrogen

• Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

Which hormone is primarily responsible for preparing the endometrium for implantation and maintaining early pregnancy?

• Estrogen

• hCG

• Progesterone

• Oxytocin

Which of the following is a common skin change during pregnancy?

• Cyanosis

• Increased facial pigmentation (chloasma)

• Petechiae

• Psoriasis flare

What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a normal BMI?

• 11–20 lb

• 15–25 lb

• 25–35 lb

• 40–50 lb

Which is NOT a function of amniotic fluid?

• Maintains fetal temperature

• Cushions the fetus

• Allows fetal breathing

• Transfers oxygen directly to the fetus

Which hormone is tested for in a pregnancy test?

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• hCG

• LH

What is a primary effect of testosterone in males?

• Development of breast tissue

• Decreased muscle mass

• Voice deepening

• Increased body fat

How many vessels are in the umbilical cord?

• One artery, one vein

• Two veins, one artery

• Two arteries, one vein

• One artery only

What is the purpose of Wharton's jelly?

• Nourish the fetus

• Form the placenta

• Protect cord vessels

• Produce hormones