The Preconception Period Is ________

question 3

Multiple Choice

The preconception period is ________.

• A)the ability to conceive
• B)the time before pregnancy
• C)the point at which the ovum is fertilized by the sperm
• D)the time before birth

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Definitions:

Parietal Cells

Cells located in the lining of the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor.

Chief Cells

Cells found in the stomach lining that secrete pepsinogen, an enzyme precursor important for digestion of proteins.

Endocrine Cells

Cells that produce hormones and release them directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Deglutition

The act of swallowing, a complex process that moves food or liquid from the mouth through the pharynx and into the esophagus.