What Term Is Used to Describe the Surgical Procedure to Remove

question 72

Multiple Choice

What term is used to describe the surgical procedure to remove the baby from the mother's abdomen?

• A) Vaginal-section
• B) Z-section
• C) Abdomenectomy
• D) Cesarean delivery

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Definitions:

Teratogen

Any factor that can cause a birth defect.

Birth Defect

A physical or biochemical abnormality that is present at birth and that may cause physical or mental disability.

Embryonic Period

A critical phase in development that spans from conception to the eighth week, where major organs and structures begin to form in an embryo.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from conception to birth.