PMC Pregnancy Body Basics

Question 1

Which hormone is primarily responsible for relaxing ligaments during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Relaxin

Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Progesterone

Answer

Oxytocin

Question 2

What is a common postural change during pregnancy due to the weight of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

Lordosis

Answer

Kyphosis

Answer

Scoliosis

Answer

Flat back

Question 3

Which trimester is typically considered safest to start prenatal massage?

Accepted Answer

Second trimester

Answer

First trimester

Answer

Third trimester

Answer

All trimesters equally

Question 4

Why should deep abdominal massage be avoided during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It may stimulate contractions

Answer

It increases appetite

Answer

It causes bloating

Answer

It causes skin irritation

Question 5

What is the function of the hormone progesterone during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Supports uterine lining and relaxes muscles

Answer

Contracts the uterus

Answer

Stimulates milk production

Answer

Increases appetite

Question 6

Which vein can become compressed when a pregnant woman lies flat on her back?

Accepted Answer

Inferior vena cava

Answer

Jugular vein

Answer

Subclavian vein

Answer

Pulmonary vein

Question 7

What is the safest position for a pregnant woman receiving a massage in the third trimester?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying

Answer

Supine

Answer

Prone with a cushion

Answer

Standing

Question 8

Why is hydration especially important during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Supports blood volume and amniotic fluid

Answer

Reduces appetite

Answer

Increases contractions

Answer

Stimulates milk production

Question 9

Which body system undergoes the most volume increase during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Circulatory system

Answer

Respiratory system

Answer

Digestive system

Answer

Endocrine system