Use the Following Information to Answer the Question

question 12

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question. These two headlines are on the same topic.
Headline A: Gaining weight after giving birth for the first time leads to pregnancy- related diabetes during second pregnancy, a new study finds.
Headline B: Women who gain weight after giving birth for the first time dramatically increase their risk of developing pregnancy- related diabetes during their second pregnancy, a new study suggests.
-Was the study referenced most likely a controlled experiment or an observational study?

• A)Controlled experiment
• B)Observational study

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Definitions:

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs in which ova (eggs) are produced, along with the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Suspensory Ligaments

Connective tissue fibers that hold an organ in place or in some instances, like the lens of the eye, change its shape during accommodation.

Pelvis

The lower part of the torso, located between the abdomen and the thighs, that houses the reproductive organs and part of the digestive tract.

Uterus

A female reproductive organ in which the fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus.