The Most Common Cause of Obstetric Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy

question 11

Multiple Choice

The most common cause of obstetric cardiac arrest in pregnancy is

• A) anesthetic complications.
• B) idiopathic peripartum cardiomyopathy.
• C) pregnancy-induced hypertension.
• D) hemorrhage.

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Definitions:

Lysosome

A membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes and breaks down excess or worn-out cell parts, food particles, and invading viruses or bacteria.

Active Transport

The passage of molecules over a cell's membrane, moving from an area of decreased concentration to an area of increased concentration, an endeavor that utilizes energy.

Concentration Gradient

A difference in the concentration of a substance across a distance, which can drive diffusion of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Carrier Molecules

Proteins that assist in moving substances through a cell membrane by altering their form or attaching to the substance.