Which of These Correctly Describes the Average Length of Pregnancy

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of these correctly describes the average length of pregnancy?

• A)38 weeks
• B)9 lunar months
• C)280 days from the last day of the last menstrual period
• D)280 days from the first day of the last menstrual period

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding.

Dorsolateral Region

An area of the brain associated with executive functions such as working memory, problem-solving, and attention.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, crucial for decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in emotional regulation, pain processing, and cognitive functions.