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PhilipSeeMore

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on: Aug 21, 2018
Jane is visiting with her doctor during her second trimester of pregnancy and has just revealed her strange cravings. The doctor declared that Jane is experiencing pica, which is causing her intense craving for ____.
 A) dirt
  B) garlic
  C) pickles
  D) pepperoni

Question 2

What best describes the cause of food cravings that develop during pregnancy?
 A) hormone-induced changes in sensitivity to taste and smell
  B) the pressure of the growing fetus on the lower esophageal sphincter
  C) physiological vitamin or mineral deficiencies
  D) the increased blood volume in the mother's body


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xiaomengxian

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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PhilipSeeMore

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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