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Which Gastrointestinal Alteration of Pregnancy Is a Normal Finding

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Which gastrointestinal alteration of pregnancy is a normal finding?


A) Insufficient salivation (ptyalism) is caused by increases in estrogen.
B) Acid indigestion (pyrosis) begins early but declines throughout pregnancy.
C) Hyperthyroidism often develops (temporarily) because hormone production increases.
D) Nausea and vomiting rarely have harmful effects on the fetus and may be beneficial.

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