Which of the Following Best Describes the Average Size of a Newborn

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the average size of a newborn in the United States?

• A) 15 inches and 11 pounds
• B) 10 inches and 7 ½ pounds
• C) 20 inches and 7 ½ pounds
• D) 21 inches and 6 pounds

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Definitions:

Epididymis

A long, coiled tube located adjacent to the testicles where sperm mature and are stored.

Tubal Ligation

A surgical procedure for sterilization in which a woman's fallopian tubes are clamped and blocked or severed and sealed to prevent eggs from reaching the uterus for fertilization.

Injectable Contraceptives

Birth control methods that involve the injection of a hormone, usually progestin, to prevent ovulation and thereby pregnancy.

IUD

Intrauterine device, a form of long-term birth control that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.