Pregnant Women Are More Susceptible to the Risks of Foodborne

question 63

Multiple Choice

Pregnant women are more susceptible to the risks of foodborne illnesses because of increased levels of _____.

• A) progesterone
• B) estrogen
• C) follicle-stimulating hormone
• D) lactogen
• E) luteinizing hormone

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