During pregnancy, the amount of norepinephrine in a woman's body ________ and the amount of stress-associated hormones ________.
A) increases; increases
B) increases; decreases
C) decreases; increases
D) decreases; decreases

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During pregnancy, the amount of norepinephrine (a stress hormone) in a woman's body decreases, while the amount of stress-associated hormones (such as cortisol) increases. This is because the body is adapting to the physiological demands of pregnancy and preparing for the stress of childbirth.

During Pregnancy, the Amount of Norepinephrine in a Woman's Body