During the Phase of Labor Called Transition

question 26

Multiple Choice

During the phase of labor called transition

• A) contractions are relatively light and are not painful so the woman can continue light activities.
• B) contractions come rapidly with little or no break in them and the amniotic sac ruptures.
• C) the baby moves down into the birth canal and the woman has a strong urge to push.
• D) the uterus contracts following the birth of the baby and the placenta is expelled.

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Definitions:

Shivering

An involuntary response to cold, involving rapid, rhythmic muscle contractions to generate heat and increase body temperature.

Muscle Tissue

Muscle tissue is a specialized tissue in animals designed to contract and produce force and movement.

Epithelial Tissues

Layers of cells that cover internal and external surfaces of the body, including skin, glands, and lining of organs, serving as protective barriers and involved in absorption and secretion.

Basement Membrane

The thin, non-cell layer of an epithelial membrane that attaches to the underlying tissues; consists of tiny fibers and polysaccharides produced by the epithelial cells.