An Ectopic Pregnancy Occurs When a Fertilized Egg Implants Somewhere

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Multiple Choice

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than in the lining of the uterus. Usually it implants in the oviduct. Which of the following would be the most likely explanation for such a pregnancy being unsuccessful?

• A) The orientation of the baby would be sideways.
• B) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) cannot be produced in the oviduct.
• C) The lining of the oviduct is unable to support the developing fetus.
• D) The necessary hormones cannot reach the developing fetus in the oviduct.

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