What Developments in the Early 20th Century Encouraged Women to Seek

question 18

Multiple Choice

What developments in the early 20th century encouraged women to seek hospitalization for childbirth? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Use of specialized obstetric instruments
• B) Use of anesthesia
• C) Physicians' closer relationships with hospitals
• D) Focus on family-centered care
• E) Insurance coverage

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Definitions:

Cohesion

The force that holds molecules of the same substance together, such as water molecules in a drop.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic).

Capillary Action

Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow through narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity, observed in phenomena such as water moving up a plant stem.

Adhesion

Adhesion refers to the process by which cells or substances stick to each other or to surfaces, playing a crucial role in many biological functions and processes.