Several Changes in the Integumentary System That Appear During Pregnancy

question 8

Multiple Choice

Several changes in the integumentary system that appear during pregnancy disappear after birth,although not always completely.What change is almost certain to be completely reversed?

• A)Nail brittleness
• B)Darker pigmentation of the areolae and linea nigra
• C)Striae gravidarum on the breasts,abdomen,and thighs
• D)Spider nevi

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