The Term Gravida Refers To

question 9

Multiple Choice

The term gravida refers to:

• A) number of children delivered.
• B) number of stillbirths.
• C) hypertension during pregnancy.
• D) any pregnancy, regardless of number.

Determine the appropriate measure of central tendency and variability for a given dataset.

Ability to interpret stem-and-leaf displays to analyze data distribution.

Recognize the skewness and modality of data distributions through graphical representations.

Calculate basic descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode, range, standard deviation, IQR).

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Definitions:

Blastocyst

An early stage of embryonic development characterized by a fluid-filled structure that, after implantation in the uterus, develops into the embryo and placenta.

Endoderm

The innermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, which gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.

Maternal Stress

Psychological and physiological stress experienced by a mother during pregnancy, which can affect fetal development and child outcomes.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and remove waste products.