Dilation and Evacuation Is

question 127

Multiple Choice

Dilation and evacuation is:

• A) the most commonly used termination technique for pregnancies up to 12 weeks.
• B) the safest and most widely used technique.
• C) more often performed on older women with more education than abortion techniques used at different points in pregnancy.
• D) usually performed in a doctor's office using local anesthesia.

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Definitions:

Delta Waves

A type of high amplitude brain wave found in humans, typically associated with deep non-REM sleep.

EEG Recordings

Graphical recordings of the electrical activity of the brain obtained through electrodes placed on the scalp, used in neurological diagnosis and research.

Biological Cycles

Natural rhythms in living organisms, such as circadian rhythms, that regulate physiological processes.

Reflexive Gasping

An automatic and involuntary intake of air, usually triggered by a lack of oxygen or a sudden shock, serving as a critical survival mechanism.