The Second Stage of Labor Is Characterized by

question 39

Multiple Choice

The second stage of labor is characterized by

• A)slow cervical dilation.
• B)the delivery of the baby.
• C)expulsion of the plug blocking the cervix.
• D)the delivery of the placenta.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Countries

Nations that are less industrially developed, often exploited for their resources by more developed or core countries, and are situated at the margins of the global economy.

Core Countries

Nations that dominate global trade and economics, characterized by high levels of industrialization and a well-developed infrastructure.

Global Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement and classification of societies or countries based on indicators such as wealth, economic status, access to resources, and power.

Fertility Rates

The average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime, based on current age-specific fertility rates.