Methods of Emergency Contraception Work By

question 91

Multiple Choice

Methods of emergency contraception work by:

• A) inhibiting ovulation and possibly altering cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus.
• B) causing uterine contractions that expel the fertilized egg.
• C) causing an implanted embryo to detach from the uterine wall.
• D) breaking down the blood flow to the implanted embryo.

---

Definitions:

X-rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation used in imaging and diagnostics to view inside the body, particularly bones.

Colon

The longest part of the large intestine, crucial in the absorption of water and salts from solid wastes before excretion.

Substance

A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.

Internal Organs

Organs located within the major cavities of the body, responsible for vital functions, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.