Spontaneous Abortions Are Most Commonly Caused by

question 95

Multiple Choice

Spontaneous abortions are most commonly caused by

• A) chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
• B) the use of cigarettes by pregnant women.
• C) poor nutritional status of pregnant women.
• D) the use of alcohol by pregnant women.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of a body, responsible for transporting nutrients and removing wastes.

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A neuroimaging procedure that measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow, often used to observe mental processes.

PET Scan

A medical imaging technique that uses a radioactive substance to visualize and measure metabolic processes in the body.