The Primary Cause of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Constipation During Pregnancy

question 33

Multiple Choice

The primary cause of gastroesophageal reflux and constipation during pregnancy is

• A) inadequate fluid intake by the mother.
• B) overeating by the mother.
• C) intolerance to prenatal vitamins.
• D) relaxation of the smooth muscles.

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Definitions:

Total Magnification

The combined magnifying power of an optical system, calculated by multiplying the objective lens magnification by the ocular lens magnification.

Ocular Lens

A transparent structure in the eye that, along with the cornea, helps to refract light to be focused on the retina.

Objective Lens

The lens in a microscope closest to the specimen that helps to magnify the image of the object being observed.

Objective Lens

A critical component in microscopes that gathers light from the specimen and focuses it to create a real image.