Roberta Married for the First Time at Age 39,and at Age

question 44

Multiple Choice

Roberta married for the first time at age 39,and at age 40 she is pregnant for the first time.She is now considering starting college to become a computer systems engineer.When Roberta laughingly tells her friends,"I have never done anything when I was supposed to!" what is she referring to?

• A)Her social clock
• B)Her biological clock
• C)Her psychological clock
• D)A critical period

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Definitions:

Ileus

A temporary cessation of bowel motility, leading to obstruction symptoms without a physical blockage in the intestines.

Peristalsis

The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles in the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push contents forward.

Anemia

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells carrying oxygen, whereas hematocrit is the ratio of the volume of red cells to the total volume of blood.