High levels of maternal stress are harmful to the fetus because

a. maternal stress can result in postpartum depression.
b. a stressed mother will not love her infant.
c. stress hormones divert blood flow from the fetus and weaken the mother's immune system.
d. stress can harm the mother's liver.

C

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Which of the following did the authors suggest may contribute to prostate health in men?

A) Drinking plenty of water throughout the day B) Regular ejaculation C) Stimulation of the prostate through the rectal wall D) Drinking cranberry juice

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