Which of the Following Is True of Pregnancy Tests

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of pregnancy tests?

• A)The most common pregnancy test is based on detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)in a woman's urine.
• B)The later it is done,the more difficult it is for laboratory tests to detect pregnancy.
• C)All home pregnancy tests accurately detect a pregnancy on the first day of the missed period.
• D)All over-the-counter pregnancy tests can detect ectopic pregnancies.

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Definitions:

Red Blood Cells

The cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Mucin

A protein component of mucus, which helps to protect and lubricate surfaces.

Simple Columnar Cells

A type of epithelial cell that is column-shaped and designed to absorb or secrete substances, commonly found in the digestive tract and uterus.