Question

multiple choice question when a pregnant woman experiences intense stress, which of the following can occur? o sex - linked recessive disorders o birth defects o premature delivery o stillbirth

Explanation:

Intense stress during pregnancy disrupts maternal hormonal balance, which can trigger early uterine contractions and cervical changes. Sex-linked recessive disorders are genetic, not stress-induced. Birth defects typically stem from genetic or early developmental exposures, not acute stress. While stillbirth is possible in severe cases, premature delivery is the most directly linked outcome of intense maternal stress.

Answer:

B. premature delivery