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Suppose That Aletha Is in Her First Trimester of Pregnancy

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Suppose that Aletha is in her first trimester of pregnancy and she begins to experience some vaginal bleeding. Her doctor suspects an ectopic pregnancy, so most likely the doctor will do which of the following procedures?


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Fission Products

The atoms, neutrons, and radiation produced by the splitting of a heavy atomic nucleus, such as uranium or plutonium, during nuclear fission, often involving the release of large amounts of energy.

Phosphorescence

The phenomenon of light emission by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat, persisting for some time after excitation by ultraviolet light or other forms of energy.

Alpha Particle

A type of radioactive particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons, equivalent to a helium-4 nucleus, ejected from certain radioactive nuclei.

Beta Particle

An electron or positron, characterized by its high speed and energy, released by an atomic nucleus undergoing radioactive decay.

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