A Medical Abortion Works By

question 6

Multiple Choice

A medical abortion works by:

• A) Causing the cervix to dilate so the pregnancy cannot be sustained.
• B) Stopping the development of the growing embryo.
• C) Causing a breakdown in the uterine lining and uterine contractions that expel the fetus.
• D) Causing the body to have an immunological reaction to the fetus which causes expulsion.

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Definitions:

Chief Cells

Cells found in the stomach lining that secrete pepsinogen, a precursor to the digestive enzyme pepsin, crucial for protein digestion.

Gastric Glands

Glands located in the lining of the stomach that secrete gastric juice, including hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes, aiding in digestion.

Produce HCl

Refers to the process where the parietal cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) which is essential for digestion and killing pathogens ingested with food.

Muscularis Externa

A layer of muscle in the gastrointestinal tract wall that is responsible for peristalsis and segmentation movements.