Many Parents-To-Be Have Questions About Multiple Births

question 18

Multiple Choice

Many parents-to-be have questions about multiple births. Maternity nurses should be able to tell them that:

• A) Twinning and other multiple births are increasing because of the use of fertility drugs and delayed childbearing.
• B) Dizygotic twins (two fertilized ova) have the potential to be conjoined twins.
• C) Identical twins are more common in Caucasian families.
• D) Fraternal twins are the same gender, usually male.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating its actions and sensory information.

Stable Environment

An environment where conditions remain relatively constant over time, allowing for the maintenance of ecosystem equilibrium.

Epithelial Tissues

Layers of cells that cover the body's surfaces, line cavities, and form glands, playing key roles in protection, secretion, and absorption.

Sweating

The process of secreting fluid from the body's sweat glands, primarily for cooling the body through evaporation.