The Most Likely Cause of a Miscarriage During the First

question 40

Multiple Choice

The most likely cause of a miscarriage during the first 3 months of pregnancy is __________.

• A) a genetic defect
• B) alcohol use
• C) not taking prenatal vitamins
• D) lack of exercise

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Definitions:

Afferent Nerves

Are nerves that carry sensory signals from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system, allowing the brain to perceive sensations.

Efferent Nerves

Nerves that carry signals away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles and glands.

Interneurons

A type of neuron found in the central nervous system that connects sensory and motor neurons, playing a critical role in reflexes and neuronal circuits.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

A nuclear medicine functional imaging technique that produces a three-dimensional image or picture of functional processes in the body.