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mikaylakyoung

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The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the
 
  a. placenta.
  b. amniotic sac fluid.
  c. maternal fat stores.
  d. uterus and supporting muscles.
  e. additional blood volume.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of body weight changes associated with pregnancy?
 
  a. Weight gain is generally steady throughout pregnancy for normal-weight women.
  b. Most women are unable to lose all of the weight that was gained during pregnancy.
  c. Sudden, large weight gain in pregnancy may signal the development of hypotension.
  d. Overweight pregnant women should gain as much weight as underweight pregnant women.
  e. Exercise is the best way to lose weight after pregnancy.


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mcinincha279

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


mikaylakyoung

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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