Which of the Following Describes an Ectopic Pregnancy

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes an ectopic pregnancy?

• A)They are thought to be caused by the increased use of contraceptives like intrauterine device (IUD).
• B)They have been found to occur only in the abdominal cavities of women.
• C)Their incidence was shown to have declined by 600% from the year 1980 to 2004.
• D)They account for the majority of pregnancies that occur in the United States.

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Definitions:

Disaccharide

A class of sugars composed of two monosaccharide molecules bonded together, such as sucrose or lactose.

Hydrogen Ion

A positively charged atom of hydrogen, symbolized as H+, crucial in acid-base balance and cellular energy processes.

pH Test Strip

A piece of paper or plastic that changes color when dipped into a solution, allowing for the measurement of the solution's acidity or alkalinity.

Sodium Bicarbonate

A chemical compound, NaHCO3, commonly known as baking soda, that is used in baking as a leavening agent and can neutralize acids.