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Sylvia Is Almost Nine Months Pregnant and Very Close to Her

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Sylvia is almost nine months pregnant and very close to her delivery date. The doctors have found that she has an active case of genital herpes. Which of the following is the best course of action to prevent Sylvia's baby from contracting the disease?


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Rugae

Folds or wrinkles found in the stomach lining, which allow it to expand when food enters.

Pancreas

A gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.

Liver

A large, vital organ that performs numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Stomach

A hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract that plays a key role in digestion of food by churning it and mixing it with digestive acids.

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