Spontaneous Termination of a Pregnancy Is Considered to Be an Abortion

question 39

Multiple Choice

Spontaneous termination of a pregnancy is considered to be an abortion if:

• A) the pregnancy is less than 20 weeks.
• B) the fetus weighs less than 1000
• C) the products of conception are passed intact.
• D) no evidence exists of intrauterine infection.

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Definitions:

Tricuspid Valve

One of the heart's four valves, located between the right atrium and the right ventricle, functioning to regulate blood flow within the heart.

Osteitis

Inflammation of the bone, often resulting from infection, which can lead to bone pain, localized warmth, and erythema over the affected area.

Digestion

The biological process by which the body breaks down food into absorbable components in the gastrointestinal tract.

Small Intestine

A part of the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.