Several changes in the integumentary system that appear during pregnancy disappear af-ter birth, although not always completely. What change is almost certain to be completely reversed?
a. Nail brittleness
b. Darker pigmentation of the areolae and linea nigra
c. Striae gravidarum on the breasts, abdomen, and thighs
d. Spider nevi
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A The nails return to their prepregnancy consistency and strength.
B Some women have permanent darker pigmentation of the areolae and linea nigra. However, the nails return to their prepregnancy consistency and strength.
C Striae gravidarum (stretch marks) usually do not completely disappear. However, the nails return to their prepregnancy consistency and strength.
D For some women, spider nevi persist indefinitely. However, the nails return to their prepregnancy consistency and strength.
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