A Pregnant Woman at 10 Weeks of Gestation Jogs Three

question 21

Multiple Choice

A pregnant woman at 10 weeks of gestation jogs three or four times per week.Which is true about exercise during pregnancy?

• A) There is no need to modify exercise regimes at any time during pregnancy.
• B) Exercising is contraindicated during the third trimester of pregnancy.
• C) Exercise routines may need to be modified as pregnancy progresses.
• D) Walking is recommended during pregnancy,not jogging.

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Definitions:

SRY Gene

The SRY gene is a sex-determining gene on the Y chromosome that triggers male development in most mammals, including humans.

Reproductive Organ

An organ involved in the process of producing offspring, including structures like ovaries and testes in animals.

Transcription Rate

The transcription rate refers to the speed at which genetic information is copied from DNA to RNA, affecting gene expression levels.

Enhancer

A short region of DNA that can be bound with proteins (transcription factors) to increase the likelihood that transcription of a particular gene will occur.