Which Statement Related to Changes in the Breasts During Pregnancy

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement related to changes in the breasts during pregnancy is the most accurate?

• A) During the early weeks of pregnancy there is decreased sensitivity.
• B) Nipples and areolae become more pigmented.
• C) Montgomery tubercles are no longer visible around the nipples.
• D) Venous congestion of the breasts is more visible in the multiparous woman.

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Definitions:

Refractory Periods

The period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of firing another action potential, ensuring the unidirectional flow of nerve impulses.

Firing Rate

Firing rate refers to the frequency at which a neuron sends electrical impulses, an important factor in the neural encoding of information.

Neuron

A specific type of cell responsible for conducting nerve signals; referred to as a neuron.