The Most Common Cause of Maternal Mortality in Developed Countries

question 38

Multiple Choice

The most common cause of maternal mortality in developed countries is:

• A)gestational hypertension.
• B)eclampsia.
• C)gestational diabetes.
• D)preeclampsia.
• E)chronic hypertension.

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Definitions:

Cuticle

The protective layer, often of dead cells, found at the surface of the skin or around the base of nails and hair.

Nail Plate

The hard, protective, translucent part of the nail composed of keratin, covering the nail bed and forming the visible nail.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin that acts as a barrier against environmental damage and pathogens.

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing sweat glands, hair follicles, and connective tissue.