What Is the Correct Definition of a Spontaneous Termination of a Pregnancy

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the correct definition of a spontaneous termination of a pregnancy (abortion) ?

• A) Pregnancy is less than 20 weeks.
• B) Fetus weighs less than 1000g.
• C) Products of conception are passed intact.
• D) No evidence exists of intrauterine infection.

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Definitions:

Eli Whitney

An American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin, a device that revolutionized the cotton industry.

Boll Weevil

A beetle that feeds on cotton buds and flowers, historically significant for its devastating impact on the United States cotton industry.

Mid-Nineteenth Century

Refers to the period approximately from 1830 to 1870, a time marked by significant historical events including the American Civil War.

Cotton

A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium.