The Musculoskeletal System Adapts to the Changes That Occur During

question 18

Multiple Choice

The musculoskeletal system adapts to the changes that occur during pregnancy.A woman can expect to experience what change?

• A)Her center of gravity will shift backward.
• B)She will have increased lordosis.
• C)She will have increased abdominal muscle tone.
• D)She will notice decreased mobility of her pelvic joints.

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