Anatomy and physiology DIFFERENCES IN PREGNANCY ENDOCRINE (PITUITRY) Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PITUITARY ?
A
INCREASES IN SIZE
2
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BY HOW MUCH DOES THE PITUITARY INCREASE? AND WHY ?
A
2-3XS THE ORIGINAL SIZE DUE TO INCREASED BLOOD FLOW.
3
Q
WHAT INFLUENCES THE CHANGES TO THE PITUITARY ?
A
INFLUENCED BY PHYSIOLOGICAL HORMONE PRODUCTION OF THE PLACENTA.
4
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DOES THE FUNCTION OF THE PITUITARY CHANGE ?
A
NO USUALLY RETAINS ITS NORMAL FUNCTION.
5
Q
CAN PREGNANCY PRESENT PITUITARY DISEASE?
A
YES!! IT CAN PRESENT FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING PREGNANCY.
6
Q
WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE PROLACTIN SECRETING CELLS
A
THESE CELLS INCREASE
7
Q
WHEN DOES OXYCONTIN PRODUCTION INCREASE ?
A
2ND HALF OF PREGNANCY
