Which of the Following Statements About Morning Sickness Is Incorrect

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about morning sickness is incorrect?

• A) The nausea experienced during it almost always subsides by the afternoon.
• B) About 80 percent of women experience it.
• C) It may be due to fluctuating hormone levels.
• D) Certain behaviors might help alleviate its effects.

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Definitions:

Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, important for making hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods.

Steroids

A class of lipid molecules that includes hormones, vitamins, and cholesterol, which serve various functions in organisms.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, containing two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol molecule.

Polymer

Macromolecule consisting of covalently bonded monomers; for example, a polypeptide is a polymer of monomers called amino acids.