Catherine Is Pregnant with Her Third Child and Is a Single

question 128

Multiple Choice

Catherine is pregnant with her third child and is a single mother. She works a low-paying job and is increasingly concerned and stressed about adding another mouth to feed. Which hormone is she likely to have increased levels of?

• A) cortisol
• B) epinephrine
• C) testosterone
• D) estrogen

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