Nutriti on Portage Online Summer 2018
Module 6 Exam
1. The first stage of gestation, during which rapid cell division occurs is known as the blastogenic
stage.
organ system development occurs from about week two through the eighth week and is called the
embryonic stage. The fetal stage occurs from week nine to the end of the pregnancy and is a period
of growth .
All pregnancies are divided into three equal time periods, known as trimesters, each lasting
approximately 13-14 weeks. A baby born after the thirty seventh week of pregnancy is considered
full term.
Answer Key
The first stage of gestation, during which rapid
cell
division
occurs is known as the blastogenic stage.
Development
occurs from about week two through the eighth week and is called the embryonic stage. The fetal
stage occurs from week nine to the end of the pregnancy and is a period of
growth
.
All pregnancies are divided into three equal time periods, known as trimesters, each lasting
approximately 13-14 weeks. A baby born after the thirty seventh week of pregnancy is considered
full term.
2. Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of constipation during pregnancy.
1. increased fiber intake
2. increased fluid intake
3. increased mobility and/or moderate exercise (not excessive increase in mobility/exercise, but
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regular. because you are pregnant it is not an excuse to sit around on the couch all day. Just keep
moving to keep GI tract motility functioning properly and prevent constipation)
Answer Key
Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of constipation during pregnancy.
Constipation- Increased fiber in the diet as well as increased fluid consumption will help. Regular,
moderate exercise with your physician’s approval will help to keep the GI tract functioning properly.
3. Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.
prolactin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk production.
As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the lobules and the letdown reflux to secrete milk.
During the first few days following birth colostrum, which is high in protein and immune factors, is
secreted. This helps protect the intestinal health of the infant.
Answer Key
Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.
Prolactin
is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk production.
As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the
lobules
and the letdown reflux to secrete milk.
During the first few days following birth colostrum, which is high in protein and
immune
factors
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Module 6 Exam
1. The first stage of gestation, during which rapid cell division occurs is known as the blastogenic
stage.
organ system development occurs from about week two through the eighth week and is called the
embryonic stage. The fetal stage occurs from week nine to the end of the pregnancy and is a period
of growth .
All pregnancies are divided into three equal time periods, known as trimesters, each lasting
approximately 13-14 weeks. A baby born after the thirty seventh week of pregnancy is considered
full term.
Answer Key
The first stage of gestation, during which rapid
cell
division
occurs is known as the blastogenic stage.
Development
occurs from about week two through the eighth week and is called the embryonic stage. The fetal
stage occurs from week nine to the end of the pregnancy and is a period of
growth
.
All pregnancies are divided into three equal time periods, known as trimesters, each lasting
approximately 13-14 weeks. A baby born after the thirty seventh week of pregnancy is considered
full term.
2. Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of constipation during pregnancy.
1. increased fiber intake
2. increased fluid intake
3. increased mobility and/or moderate exercise (not excessive increase in mobility/exercise, but
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regular. because you are pregnant it is not an excuse to sit around on the couch all day. Just keep
moving to keep GI tract motility functioning properly and prevent constipation)
Answer Key
Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of constipation during pregnancy.
Constipation- Increased fiber in the diet as well as increased fluid consumption will help. Regular,
moderate exercise with your physician’s approval will help to keep the GI tract functioning properly.
3. Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.
prolactin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk production.
As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the lobules and the letdown reflux to secrete milk.
During the first few days following birth colostrum, which is high in protein and immune factors, is
secreted. This helps protect the intestinal health of the infant.
Answer Key
Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.
Prolactin
is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk production.
As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the
lobules
and the letdown reflux to secrete milk.
During the first few days following birth colostrum, which is high in protein and
immune
factors
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