Pressure of the Fetal Head on the Cervix Stimulates

question 74

Multiple Choice

Pressure of the fetal head on the cervix stimulates

• A) an increase in progesterone levels
• B) an increase in estrogen levels
• C) the release of prostaglandins
• D) the release of oxytocin

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Definitions:

Potassium Ions

Essential ions in the body that help regulate heart function, muscle contractions, and nerve signals.

Resting Potential

The electric potential difference across the neuronal membrane when the nerve is not transmitting a signal.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium, a crucial mineral that plays key roles in cell function, including heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission.

Chloride Ions

Negatively charged particles (ions) that play key roles in maintaining cell stability, transmitting nerve impulses, and regulating fluid inside and outside of cells.