A Woman in the Final Week of Pregnancy Who Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

A woman in the final week of pregnancy who is given an injection of oxytocin would likely

• A)undergo the loss of oxytocin receptors from her uterine smooth muscle cells.
• B)stop secreting prostaglandins from the placenta.
• C)undergo vigorous contractions of her uterine muscles.
• D)increase the synthesis and secretion of progesterone.
• E) be prevented from lactation.

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Definitions:

Mons Pubis

A pad of fatty tissue and coarse skin overlying the symphysis pubis in the female.

Vulva

The female external genitalia, including the clitoris, the labia minora, and the labia majora.

Perineum

The region between the vagina and anus of the female and the scrotum and anus of the male.

Prostatic Hypertrophy

An enlargement of the prostate gland, often seen in older men, which can cause urinary problems by exerting pressure on the urethra.