Suppose You Study a Group of 100 Pregnant Teenagers in the U

question 76

Multiple Choice

Suppose you study a group of 100 pregnant teenagers in the U. S. today. If this group is typical, you would expect about ___ to have their baby, about ___ to have an abortion, and about ___ to have a miscarriage.

• A) 25%; 50%, 25%
• B) 50%; 45%; 5%
• C) 75%; 20%; 5%
• D) 50%; 25%; 20%

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Definitions:

Hypoglossal Nerve

The twelfth cranial nerve, responsible for motor control of most of the muscles of the tongue, essential for swallowing and speech.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the side of the neck that acts to rotate and flex the head, named for its attachments from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.

Mastoid Process

A bony prominence located behind the ear, part of the temporal bone, which contains air cells that communicate with the middle ear.

Semispinalis Capitis

Semispinalis capitis is a muscle situated at the back of the neck, extending from the base of the spine to the skull, crucial for head movement and posture.