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During pregnancy, every organ in the body undergoes changes primarily due to
During pregnancy, every organ in the body undergoes changes primarily due to
- Shift and jostle of muscles and joints
- Hormonal changes (correct)
- Increased blood flow through arteries and veins
- Pounding rhythm of the heart
What happens when the embryo implants in the lining of the uterus?
What happens when the embryo implants in the lining of the uterus?
- The immune system decreases its response
- The immune system protects both the mother and the fetus
- The immune system creates an antibacterial plug
- The immune system recognizes it as an invader and destroys it (correct)
What is the challenge for the mother's immune system during pregnancy?
What is the challenge for the mother's immune system during pregnancy?
- Recognizing the embryo as an invader
- Protecting both the mother and the fetus (correct)
- Decreasing the immune response
- Creating an antibacterial plug
What is the role of certain immune cells during pregnancy?
What is the role of certain immune cells during pregnancy?
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What does the body create on the cervix during pregnancy?
What does the body create on the cervix during pregnancy?
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