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craiczarry

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A woman in her second trimester of pregnancy smiles and pats her abdomen when she feels the baby move. She expresses a wish for a beautiful little girl and often talks about the baby in positive terms.
 
  These behaviors illustrate which developmental task of pregnancy?
  a. Pregnancy validation
  b. Fetal embodiment
  c. Fetal distinction
  d. Role transition

Question 2

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) is responsible for which of the following signs of pregnancy?
 
  a. Nausea and vomiting
  b. Feelings of warmth
  c. Linea nigra
  d. Breast enlargement



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
When the mother achieves the task of fetal distinction, she begins to think of the fetus as distinct and separate from herself. Typically, she daydreams and talks about the baby, envisioning a perfect, beautiful baby.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
MSH and estrogen cause increased skin pigmentation such as linea nigra and chloasma.



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