Which of the Following Is Most Apt to Develop in Response

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most apt to develop in response to compression of the umbilical cord?

• A)Hemolytic jaundice of the newborn (hyperbilirubinemia)
• B)Endometriosis (maternal)
• C)Fetal hypoxemia
• D)Premature separation of the placenta

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Definitions:

Opiate Receptors

Specialized proteins located in the brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract that interact with opiate drugs and endogenous opioids to reduce pain and induce feelings of pleasure.

Activating Serotonin

The process of stimulating the release or action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness.

Binding

The process of physically or chemically linking two or more entities together, often used in biochemical contexts.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, typically improving alertness and energy.