Which Statement About a Condition of Pregnancy Is Accurate

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement about a condition of pregnancy is accurate?

• A)Insufficient salivation (ptyalism)is caused by increases in estrogen.
• B)Acid indigestion (pyrosis)begins early but declines throughout pregnancy.
• C)Hyperthyroidism often develops (temporarily)because hormone production increases.
• D)Nausea and vomiting rarely have harmful effects on the fetus and may be beneficial.

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