Question 1

Which placental hormone maintains early pregnancy by stimulating the corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  human placental lactogen 
B)  human chorionic somatotropin 
C)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
D)  human chorionic gonadotropin 
E)  leptin 
A)  human placental lactogen 
B)  human chorionic somatotropin 
C)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
D)  human chorionic gonadotropin 
E)  leptin

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)  The placenta does not allow alcohol to pass through to the fetus. 
B)  The placenta exposes the fetus to maternal red blood cells. 
C)  The transfer of carbon dioxide and oxygen across the placenta is highly regulated. 
D)  When nutrient supply is low, the placenta supplies the fetus with the required nutrients before fulfilling its own requirements. 
E)  The placenta develops from embryonic tissue and is larger than the fetus for most of pregnancy. 
A)  The placenta does not allow alcohol to pass through to the fetus. 
B)  The placenta exposes the fetus to maternal red blood cells. 
C)  The transfer of carbon dioxide and oxygen across the placenta is highly regulated. 
D)  When nutrient supply is low, the placenta supplies the fetus with the required nutrients before fulfilling its own requirements. 
E)  The placenta develops from embryonic tissue and is larger than the fetus for most of pregnancy.

Question 3

Maternal and fetal needs for protein are primarily fulfilled by the mother's intake of protein during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Low levels of IGF-1 causes _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in muscle and skeletal mass of the fetus 
B)  an increase in lipid breakdown by the mother 
C)  an increase in insulin resistance in the mother 
D)  a reduction in the intake of oxygen by the fetus 
E)  neural-tube defects in the fetus 
A)  a decrease in muscle and skeletal mass of the fetus 
B)  an increase in lipid breakdown by the mother 
C)  an increase in insulin resistance in the mother 
D)  a reduction in the intake of oxygen by the fetus 
E)  neural-tube defects in the fetus

Question 5

A pregnant woman should avoid _____ during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  swimming 
B)  scuba diving 
C)  dancing 
D)  cycling 
E)  jogging 
A)  swimming 
B)  scuba diving 
C)  dancing 
D)  cycling 
E)  jogging

Question 6

The increased need for energy in pregnancy averages _____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  200 
C)  300 
D)  500 
E)  650 
A)  100 
B)  200 
C)  300 
D)  500 
E)  650

Question 7

Describe the physiological demands that increase energy requirements during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Energy requirements during pregnancy inc

Question 8

The preferred source of fuel for the fetus is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  fatty acid 
C)  protein 
D)  cholesterol 
E)  fiber 
A)  glucose 
B)  fatty acid 
C)  protein 
D)  cholesterol 
E)  fiber

Question 9

The changes in maternal physiology affect all parts of the body. Which of the following changes is unlikely to occur in a woman's gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased gastric and intestinal transit time 
B)  relaxed gastrointestinal tract muscle tone 
C)  heartburn 
D)  constipation 
E)  nausea 
A)  decreased gastric and intestinal transit time 
B)  relaxed gastrointestinal tract muscle tone 
C)  heartburn 
D)  constipation 
E)  nausea

Question 10

The intake of iron supplements by women during their first trimester of pregnancy helps relieve nausea and vomiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The recommended weight gain range for normal-weight women is _____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10 
B)  15-25 
C)  25-35 
D)  28-40 
E)  35-45 
A)  5-10 
B)  15-25 
C)  25-35 
D)  28-40 
E)  35-45

Question 12

The placenta transports _____ between the mother and fetus.

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin 
B)  enzymes 
C)  maternal red blood cells 
D)  blood and nutrients 
E)  nutrients and gas 
A)  insulin 
B)  enzymes 
C)  maternal red blood cells 
D)  blood and nutrients 
E)  nutrients and gas

Question 13

Which of the following hormones stimulates the growth of the endometrium?

Accepted Answer

A)  human placental lactogen 
B)  leptin 
C)  estrogen 
D)  human chorionic gonadotropin 
E)  progesterone 
A)  human placental lactogen 
B)  leptin 
C)  estrogen 
D)  human chorionic gonadotropin 
E)  progesterone

Question 14

Which of the following is true of cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the blockage or difficulty of delivery caused by the obstruction of the birth canal by the infant's shoulders. 
B)  It is a group of disorders characterized by impaired muscle activity and coordination present at birth or developed during early childhood. 
C)  It refers to the heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence. 
D)  It refers to the number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman. 
E)  It is a condition marked by low hemoglobin level and is characterized by the signs of iron deficiency plus paleness, exhaustion, and a rapid heart rate. 
A)  It is the blockage or difficulty of delivery caused by the obstruction of the birth canal by the infant's shoulders. 
B)  It is a group of disorders characterized by impaired muscle activity and coordination present at birth or developed during early childhood. 
C)  It refers to the heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence. 
D)  It refers to the number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman. 
E)  It is a condition marked by low hemoglobin level and is characterized by the signs of iron deficiency plus paleness, exhaustion, and a rapid heart rate.

Question 15

Normal-weight women who exercise regularly during pregnancy have _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  somewhat longer labor 
B)  increased risk of having low-birthweight infants 
C)  increased risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension 
D)  increased risk of low back pain 
E)  decreased risk of developing gestational diabetes 
A)  somewhat longer labor 
B)  increased risk of having low-birthweight infants 
C)  increased risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension 
D)  increased risk of low back pain 
E)  decreased risk of developing gestational diabetes

Question 16

Discuss the role played by WIC in aiding and promoting the health of pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

WIC provides nutritional assessment, edu

Question 17

Neural-tube defects are among the most preventable types of congenital abnormalities that exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The highest rate of weight gain generally occurs during mid-pregnancy, prior to the time the fetus gains most of its weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Insulin-like growth factor-1 is the primary growth stimulator of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of estrogen during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It stimulates the growth of the endometrium. 
B)  It may participate in the regulation of appetite and lipid metabolism. 
C)  It helps maintain the implant. 
D)  It increases lipid formation and storage. 
E)  It helps maintain early pregnancy by stimulating the corpus luteum. 
A)  It stimulates the growth of the endometrium. 
B)  It may participate in the regulation of appetite and lipid metabolism. 
C)  It helps maintain the implant. 
D)  It increases lipid formation and storage. 
E)  It helps maintain early pregnancy by stimulating the corpus luteum.

Which placental hormone maintains early pregnancy by stimulating the corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone?

Which of the following is true of the placenta?

Maternal and fetal needs for protein are primarily fulfilled by the mother's intake of protein during pregnancy.

Low levels of IGF-1 causes _____.

A pregnant woman should avoid _____ during her pregnancy.

The increased need for energy in pregnancy averages _____ kcal/day.

Describe the physiological demands that increase energy requirements during pregnancy.

The preferred source of fuel for the fetus is _____.

The changes in maternal physiology affect all parts of the body. Which of the following changes is unlikely to occur in a woman's gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy?

The intake of iron supplements by women during their first trimester of pregnancy helps relieve nausea and vomiting.

The recommended weight gain range for normal-weight women is _____ pounds.

The placenta transports _____ between the mother and fetus.

Which of the following hormones stimulates the growth of the endometrium?

Which of the following is true of cerebral palsy?

Normal-weight women who exercise regularly during pregnancy have _____.

Discuss the role played by WIC in aiding and promoting the health of pregnant women.

Neural-tube defects are among the most preventable types of congenital abnormalities that exist.

The highest rate of weight gain generally occurs during mid-pregnancy, prior to the time the fetus gains most of its weight.

Insulin-like growth factor-1 is the primary growth stimulator of the fetus.

Which of the following is a function of estrogen during pregnancy?

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Exam 4: Nutrition During Pregnancy

Which placental hormone maintains early pregnancy by stimulating the corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone?

Which of the following is true of the placenta?

Maternal and fetal needs for protein are primarily fulfilled by the mother's intake of protein during pregnancy.

Low levels of IGF-1 causes _____.

A pregnant woman should avoid _____ during her pregnancy.

The increased need for energy in pregnancy averages _____ kcal/day.

Describe the physiological demands that increase energy requirements during pregnancy.

The preferred source of fuel for the fetus is _____.

The changes in maternal physiology affect all parts of the body. Which of the following changes is unlikely to occur in a woman's gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy?

The intake of iron supplements by women during their first trimester of pregnancy helps relieve nausea and vomiting.

The recommended weight gain range for normal-weight women is _____ pounds.

The placenta transports _____ between the mother and fetus.

Which of the following hormones stimulates the growth of the endometrium?

Which of the following is true of cerebral palsy?

Normal-weight women who exercise regularly during pregnancy have _____.

Discuss the role played by WIC in aiding and promoting the health of pregnant women.

Neural-tube defects are among the most preventable types of congenital abnormalities that exist.

The highest rate of weight gain generally occurs during mid-pregnancy, prior to the time the fetus gains most of its weight.

Insulin-like growth factor-1 is the primary growth stimulator of the fetus.

Which of the following is a function of estrogen during pregnancy?

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Preconception Nutrition

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Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

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Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

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