Which of the Following Statements Is NOT a National Health

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT a national health objective for pregnant women or newborns?

• A)Reduce the rate of fetal and infant deaths
• B)Increase abstinence from alcohol during pregnancy
• C)Increase the proportion of women who gain weight appropriately during pregnancy
• D)Reduce post-term births
• E)All of the above ARE national health objectives for pregnant women and newborns

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Definitions:

Artery Wall

The structure surrounding an artery, composed of three layers: the inner endothelium, middle muscular layer, and outer connective tissue, designed to withstand and regulate blood pressure.

External Carotid Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the face and neck.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured to assess the heart's function and overall health.

Vertebral Arteries

Vertebral arteries are major arteries of the neck that supply blood to the brainstem, cerebellum, and posterior part of the brain.