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Of the Following Characteristics, Which Have Been Linked to Early

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Of the following characteristics, which have been linked to early delivery of babies in the United States?


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Reabsorption

The selective removal of certain substances from the glomerular filtrate by the renal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidney, and their return into the blood.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical parameter for assessing cardiovascular health.

Sympathetic Neuron

A neuron that is part of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response by regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and digestive functions.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in stress responses, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and sugar levels in the blood.

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