NUR 113 (NUR113)

what is the function of estrogen – -development of female characteristics -helps uterus grow in size and weight during pregnancy what is the function of progestrone – -secreted by corpus luteum -"maintenance" hormone during pregnancy -can help w lactation -keeps uterus relaxed so it doesnt contract while implantation is occuring -prevents preterm labor what is an ectopic pregnancy - when the egg does not get to the uterus and gets fertilized in the fallopian tubes how to dis...

Surfactant -chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the surface tension of the alveoli and keep them from collapsing * without this, surface tension is harder and it's harder to breathe When does surfactant synthesis and storage begin? 24 weeks' gestation When are breathing movements detected in utero? 11 weeks' gestation When do fetuses/babies produce enough surfactant? 35 week's gestation Lecithin-sphingomyelin ratio (L-S ratio) Ratio used to determine fetal lung matu...

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