Isabel is 6 months pregnant. She was recently laid off from her job, and also is very upset at the sudden death of her sister in an automobile accident 1 week ago. This situation can lead to increased maternal levels of ________, which may affect the infant's ________.
A. cortisol; blood pressure regulation
B. progesterone; gender development
C. estrogen; brain development
D. testosterone; birth weight
Answer: A
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