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During pregnancy the level of thyroxine is increased in the maternal blood.
Reason: Pregnancy is characterised by metabolic changes in the mother.
Detailed Solution
During pregnancy the metabolic rate of the mother increases to meet the needs of the mother and the developing foetus; this is brought about by an increase in thyroxine. Both statements are correct and the reason explains the assertion.