Question 1

The hormone that stimulates milk synthesis is _______________.

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Question 2

Infants born after 37 weeks gestation and weighing less than expected at their gestational age are considered _______________

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Question 3

During each feeding, human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

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A)   carbohydrate increases
B)   fat increases
C)   minerals decrease
D)   protein decreasesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Consumption of nonfood substances such as dirt, ice, starch, and clay, that commonly occurs during pregnancy is known as _______________.

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Question 5

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

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A)   oxytocin.
B)   prolactin.
C)   estrogen.
D)   progesterone.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

During the first trimester, pregnant women should gain within the range of approximately _______________ pounds; they should gain approximately _______________ pound(s) per week thereafter

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Question 7

Oxytocin triggers the ___________ reflex during breastfeeding.

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Question 8

For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental

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A)   calcium.
B)   vitamin D
C)   zinc.
D)   iron.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Most of the extra calcium for pregnancy is needed during which trimester(s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   First
B)   Third
C)   Second
D)   Calcium needs do not increaseE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is a suggested practice as far as exercise and pregnancy are concerned?

Accepted Answer

A)   Play basketball regularly in a hot, humid gym
B)   Drink plenty of fluids
C)   Strengthen the legs by performing deep knee bends
D)   Discontinue exercise during the third trimesterE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 14: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

During each feeding, human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

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Consumption of nonfood substances such as dirt, ice, starch, and clay, that commonly occurs during pregnancy is known as _______________.

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For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental

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The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

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Oxytocin triggers the ___________ reflex during breastfeeding.

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Most of the extra calcium for pregnancy is needed during which trimester(s) ?

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During the first trimester, pregnant women should gain within the range of approximately _ pounds; they should gain approximately _ pound(s) per week thereafter

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Infants born after 37 weeks gestation and weighing less than expected at their gestational age are considered _______________

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Which of the following is a suggested practice as far as exercise and pregnancy are concerned?

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Consumption of nonfood substances such as dirt, ice, starch, and clay, that commonly occurs during pregnancy is known as _______________.

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For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental

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Oxytocin triggers the ___________ reflex during breastfeeding.

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