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Title: How can the change in lipid blood levels that occurs during pregnancy best be described? Post by: sunnysummer on Mar 4, 2018 How can the change in lipid blood levels that occurs during pregnancy best be described?
a. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels decrease due to the increased water volume in the blood b. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels remain the same as pre-pregnancy levels c. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels increase dramatically from pre-pregnancy levels d. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels fluctuate daily depending on when the fetus is building nerve cells Q. 2 Which statement is NOT correct about hormones and carbohydrate metabolism during pregnancy? a. During the second maternal phase, rising levels of hCS and prolactin from the pituitary gland inhibit the conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat for storage. b. Insulin resistance builds and increases the reliance on fats for energy during the second half of pregnancy. c. Estrogen and progesterone levels increase and stimulate insulin production during the first half of pregnancy. d. hCG levels increase to a greater extent in the second phase than in the first phase and stimulate conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat stores. Q. 3 The preferred source of fuel for the fetus is _____. a. glucose b. fatty acids c. proteins d. cholesterol e. fiber Q. 4 Infants weighing _____ are least likely to die within the first year of life. a. 5 lbs 11 oz to 6 lbs 5 oz b. 6 lbs 10 oz to 7 pounds 2 oz c. 7 lbs 12 oz to 10 lbs d. 8 lbs 8 oz to 10 lbs 2 oz Q. 5 Approximately what proportion of infants who die within the first year of life die within the first month after birth? a. 1/3 b. 2/3 c. 1/2 d. 3/4 e. 5/8 Q. 6 The reduction in the U.S. infant mortality rate over the past 20 years has been: a. increasing at a RAPID rate. b. increasing at a SLOWER rate than the historical infant mortality rate reductions. c. due to technological advancements. d. LARGELY due to high levels of medical care. e. both b and c Q. 7 Pre-term birth rate is defined as a. births <30 weeks gestation> b. births <34 weeks gestation> c. births <37 weeks gestation> d. births <40 weeks gestation> Q. 8 All people with type 2 diabetes can manage their glucose levels with diet and exercise only. Indicate whether the statement is true or false Title: How can the change in lipid blood levels that occurs during pregnancy best be described? Post by: Babel99 on Mar 4, 2018 Content hidden
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