The recommended daily protein (g) intake for pregnant women is _____.
a. 30 g
b. 71 g
c. 90 g
d. 120 g
Q. 2A critical period of spinal cord development following conception is:
a. 1-2 weeks after conception.
b. 3-4 weeks after conception.
c. 5-6 weeks after conception.
d. 7-8 weeks after conception.
e. 9-10 weeks after conception.
Q. 3When cell size increases due to an accumulation of protein and lipids, the increase is characterized as _____.
a. hyperplasia
b. hypertrophy
c. differentiation
d. maturation
e. development
Q. 4All of the following substances are transported through the placenta easily, with the exception of _____, which is not transferred at all.
a. water
b. cholesterol
c. oxygen
d. ketones
e. insulin
Q. 5How 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. 6Which 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. 7The preferred source of fuel for the fetus is _____.
a. glucose
b. fatty acids
c. proteins
d. cholesterol
e. fiber
Q. 8Infants 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
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