During the First Trimester of Pregnancy, a Total Weight Gain

question 31

Multiple Choice

During the first trimester of pregnancy, a total weight gain of 7 lb would be considered to be:

• A) below the recommended range.
• B) within the recommended range.
• C) above the recommended range.
• D) a sign of a serious problem.

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Definitions:

Cephalocaudal Pattern

A principle of physical growth that states development progresses from the head (cephalo) towards the tail (caudal), meaning children typically gain control over the head, chest, and arm muscles before those of the legs.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, extending from the brainstem to the lower back, which transmits neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Sensory Systems

The part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information, allowing us to experience the world through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

Kidneys

Organs in the urinary system responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine.