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

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, impacting heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose release.

Stress-Associated Hormones

Hormones that are released in response to stress, such as cortisol and adrenaline, affecting the body's metabolism and immune system.