What Is a Spontaneous Abortion

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Multiple Choice

What is a spontaneous abortion?

• A)Involves the termination of the fetus through medical means.
• B)Occurs from natural causes before the conceptus is viable.
• C)Always occur during the third trimester of pregnancy.
• D)Is a result of psychological trauma in a pregnant woman.

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Definitions:

Desmosomes

Structures that function as cell junctions, providing adhesion and mechanical strength to tissues by linking adjacent cells together.

Stratum Spinosum

Layer of many-sided cells in the epidermis with intercellular connections (desmosomes) that give the cells a spiny appearance.

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the skin, composed of dead keratinocytes, that serves as the primary barrier against environmental elements.

Melanin

is a pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin, determining skin and hair color and providing protection against UV radiation.