The Hormone That Increases the Flexibility of the Pubic Symphysis

question 33

Multiple Choice

The hormone that increases the flexibility of the pubic symphysis during pregnancy is

• A) luteinizing hormone.
• B) progesterone.
• C) human chorionic gonadotropin.
• D) human placental lactogen.
• E) relaxin.

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Definitions:

Neutrophil

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that play a critical role in the body's defense against infection by engulfing and digesting pathogens.

Eosinophil

A type of white blood cell part of the immune system, known for its role in fighting infections and its involvement in allergic reactions.

Lymphocyte

A kind of leukocyte that plays a role in the immune response, defending the body from infectious diseases and alien intruders.

Macrophage

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells.