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Describe the Effect of Alcohol on Pregnancy

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Describe the effect of alcohol on pregnancy.


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Osmotic Pressure

The pressure required to prevent the flow of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane that separates two solutions with different concentrations of solute.

Overhydration

A condition resulting from excessive intake of water, leading to an imbalance of electrolytes in the body.

Water Balance

The process of maintaining a stable amount of water in the body, crucial for physiological stability and health.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body’s functions.

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