What Typically Causes a Miscarriage

question 64

Multiple Choice

What typically causes a miscarriage?

• A) Genetic or physical defects in the embryo.
• B) Alcohol use by the mother early in pregnancy.
• C) Excessive physical activity by the mother early in pregnancy.
• D) A mismatch of the immune systems of the father and mother.
• E) Researchers do not yet have an answer to this question.

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Definitions:

Enough Sleep

Receiving the adequate amount of sleep necessary for optimal health, performance, and well-being.

Biological Clock

An internal timing mechanism in organisms that regulates physiological and behavioral functions in a rhythmic cycle, such as sleep-wake patterns or reproductive cycles.

Desynchronization

The process by which two or more systems that were once operating in harmony lose their synchronized state.

Third Shift

Refers to the working hours from midnight to 8 AM, also known as the graveyard shift, which can disrupt natural circadian rhythms.