The Prenatal Period Refers to

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Multiple Choice

The prenatal period refers to

• A) the period from conception to implantation.
• B) the nine months before birth.
• C) the period of time immediately after birth.
• D) the time period before conception takes place.

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Definitions:

Oxygen Deficiency

A condition in which there is an insufficient amount of oxygen in the body tissues or blood to meet physiological needs; also known as hypoxia.

Enlargement Of The Heart

A condition where the heart becomes larger than normal due to various reasons, including hypertension or heart disease.

Mitral Valve Prolapse

A condition where the mitral valve of the heart does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium.

Left Atrium

One of the four chambers of the heart, located on the left side, which receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it into the left ventricle.