What Is the Most Common Reason for Miscarriage

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the most common reason for miscarriage?

• A) A defect in the fetus
• B) Too few pregnancy hormones
• C) Maternal substance use
• D) Too many pregnancy hormones

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Definitions:

Sex Cell

Also known as a gamete, it's a specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction, including sperm in males and eggs (ova) in females.

Cervix

The lower part of the uterus in the female reproductive system that connects the uterus to the vagina.

Centimeters

A unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter, commonly used to measure small distances or lengths.

Baby

A very young child, especially one newly or recently born.