When the Placenta Detaches from the Wall of the Uterus

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the placenta detaches from the wall of the uterus, it is known as

• A) placenta previa.
• B) placenta abruptio.
• C) placenta displacement.
• D) placenta dislodgement.

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Definitions:

Molecular Formula

A representation of the number and type of atoms in a molecule without indicating how they are bonded together.

Cis-trans Isomers

Stereoisomers that have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms but differ in the orientation of groups about a double bond.

Constitutional Isomers

Compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the sequence of bonding of their atoms.

Isomeric

Pertains to molecules that have the same molecular formula but different structures.