Around the Time of Birth,fathers Who Are in Contact with the Mother

question 29

Multiple Choice

Around the time of birth,fathers who are in contact with the mother and baby show __________.

• A) slight increases in estrogens
• B) slight decreases in prolactin
• C) moderate increases in androgens
• D) slight increases in androgens

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Definitions:

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that serves as a messenger, regulating and coordinating various physiological activities.

Consciousness

The quality or state of being aware of an external object or something within oneself.

Personal Awareness

The conscious understanding and recognition of one’s own personality, feelings, motives, and desires.

Sensations

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.