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At what stage does mid pregnancy begin?
At what stage does mid pregnancy begin?
- ≤12 weeks
- ≥13 weeks (correct)
- ≤27 weeks
- ≥28 weeks
When is a pregnancy considered term?
When is a pregnancy considered term?
- ≥37 weeks (correct)
- ≤27 weeks
- ≥28 weeks
- ≤12 weeks
What is the role of increased calcitonin (Thyrocalcitonin) during pregnancy?
What is the role of increased calcitonin (Thyrocalcitonin) during pregnancy?
- Contribute to hot flushes
- Stimulate labor
- Aid in the development of the fetus central nervous system
- Help in bone development and to stop calcium transferring from the bones into the blood system (correct)
During which stage does early pregnancy occur?
During which stage does early pregnancy occur?
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What effect does the increased activity of the anterior pituitary gland have during pregnancy?
What effect does the increased activity of the anterior pituitary gland have during pregnancy?
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Why does the thyroid increase in size and activity during pregnancy?
Why does the thyroid increase in size and activity during pregnancy?
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