The patient asks the nurse why estrogen is important to pregnancy. Which statement(s) by the nurse would be accurate? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Estrogen increases blood flow to uterine vessels."
b. "Estrogen stimulates uterine growth."
c. "Estrogen stimulates the release of prostaglandins."
d. "Estrogen stimulates the production of testosterone."
e. "Estrogen stimulates development of the breast ducts to prepare for lactation."
ANS: A, B, E
The hormone estrogen is necessary for the preparation and maintenance of pregnancy.
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