Which hormone causes pelvic ligaments and the pubic symphysis to relax, widen, and become more flexible during pregnancy?

A) estrogen
B) progesterone
C) relaxin
D) luteinizing hormone (LH)


C

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A. glycogen synthesis. B. lipid catabolism. C. release of glucose into the circulatory system. D. gluconeogenesis. E. glycogenolysis.

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The tubercle of a rib

A. is on the vertebral end. B. is on the sternal end. C. articulates with the body of a vertebra. D. articulates with the sternum.

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Which vessel has a wall that is about 3/4 smooth muscle and thick external and internal laminae?

A. Large vein B. Conducting artery C. Distributing artery D. Muscular venules E. Medium vein

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Osmotic pressure is

a. a measure of the concentration of solvent in a solution. b. equal to the hydrostatic pressure required to oppose the movement of water into a solution. c. low in a solution with a high solute concentration. d. dependent upon the lipid composition of the membrane. e. two of these are correct.

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