#10. Luyện nghe tiếng Anh – The surprising effects of pregnancy Thi Duong, September 10, 2023 Your Name 1. What happens just days after fertilization? The mother experiences morning sickness The mother's immune system attacks the embryo The embryo undergoes rapid growth The mother's body begins to shut down 2. What does the body create on the cervix to keep germs away? A filter made of cloth A plug made of bacteria A plug made of mucus A barrier made of skin 3. Why does the passage mention hormones like progesterone and relaxin? To explain how the uterus expands To discuss the changes in the mother's immune system To explain the role of the diaphragm To describe the effects of morning sickness 4. What happens to the muscles in the digestive tract during pregnancy? They remain unchanged They contract rapidly They become sluggish They become stronger 5. Why might a pregnant woman experience heartburn and reflux? Due to loosened stomach muscles Due to the expansion of the uterus Due to the slowing of blood flow Due to the diaphragm's contraction 6. Why does the pregnant woman's blood volume increase during pregnancy? To dilute the blood To decrease the heart rate To accommodate the growing fetus To reduce the risk of infections 7. How does the expanding uterus affect blood circulation in the legs and feet? It causes fluid buildup It decreases blood volume It improves blood flow It has no effect on circulation 8. What is the result of the uterus pressing on the inferior vena cava? Improved blood circulation No change in blood pressure Decreased blood pressure Increased blood pressure 9. What happens to the uterus in the weeks after birth? It remains the same size It becomes permanently enlarged It shrinks back down It continues to expand 10. Why has there been a lack of research on pregnancy's effects on the brain? The effects are well-understood Most research focuses on the fetus Researchers are not interested in this topic It is difficult to study the brain during pregnancy 11. What does the speaker suggest about experiences with pregnancy? All pregnancies are complicated They are all the same They vary widely among healthy pregnancies Pregnant women always experience the same symptoms 12. What is the primary focus of the lesson? The biological changes that occur during pregnancy The effects of pregnancy on the fetus The challenges faced by pregnant women The differences between healthy and complicated pregnancies Time is Up! Time's up Listening