The Vanishing Twin Phenomenon Refers to _____.​

question 12

Multiple Choice

The vanishing twin phenomenon refers to _____.​

• A) ​more triplets and quadruplets being born than twins due to fertility drugs
• B) ​the disappearance of embryos within 13 weeks of conception
• C) ​the decreasing percentage of dizygotic twins in favor of monozygotic twins
• D) ​the emergence of an additional fetus in a pregnancy that began with only two fetuses
• E) the decreasing percentage of twins in favor of single-child births due to in vitro fertilization techniques

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an individual's extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of their body weight and shape, leading to severe restriction of food intake.

Rarely Thinking

Engagement in cognitive processes infrequently, possibly leading to impulsive or unreflective decisions.

Food

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb to maintain life and growth.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe food restriction and weight loss.