If a Pregnancy Test Can Detect Pregnancy Within Two Weeks

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Multiple Choice

If a pregnancy test can detect pregnancy within two weeks after fertilization, it most likely works by:

• A) detecting the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin in the woman's urine
• B) detecting a rise in the woman's body temperature from 98.6 to about 99.3
• C) detecting the presence of a much higher percentage of alpha brain waves during the woman's sleep cycles
• D) detecting a dramatic increase in the acidity of the woman's urine

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Definitions:

Sterile Water

Water that has been purified and treated to remove all microbes and contaminants, often used for medical or laboratory procedures.

Sterile Saline

A salt solution prepared in a manner that prevents contamination by microorganisms and is used for medical purposes such as wound irrigation and intravenous drips.

Sterile Field

A specific area free of microorganisms to maintain sterility during medical procedures or experiments.

Incision and Drainage (I&D)

A medical procedure involving the cutting of the skin and the removal of fluid from a wound or an abscess.