Cortisol is responsible for the following newborn adaptations, except?
A. Hepatic glucose metabolism maturation
B. Lung maturation
C. Increase in gut digestive capacity
D. Initiation of thermogenesis from brown adipose tissue
E. Closure of ductus arteriosus to form ligamentum arteriosum
Which is the main source of energy for newborns?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Fat
C. Glucose
D. Lactose
E. Protein
Puerperal changes refer to the anatomical and physiological changes in the mother’s body brought about by resolved pregnancy. Which of the following puerperal changes is wrong?
A. Decreased endorphins
B. Decreased platelets
C. Decreased cortisol
D. Decreased white cell count
E. Insulin and glucose responses remain abnormal
Which of the following maternal adaptations during pregnancy is false?
A. Decreased albumin
B. Decreased TSH levels
C. Increased ADH and aldosterone levels
D. Increased total peripheral resistance
E. Increased tidal volume