In Prepared Childbirth, the Primary Function of the Relaxation and Breathing

question 179

Multiple Choice

In prepared childbirth, the primary function of the relaxation and breathing techniques used is to:

• A) increase the supply of oxygen to the baby during delivery
• B) increase the Apgar score of the baby at the time of delivery
• C) help the mother cope more effectively with the pain of delivery
• D) reduce the carbon dioxide content of the mother's blood

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

A part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Oligodendroglial Cells

Specialized cells in the central nervous system that produce myelin, a substance that insulates nerve fibers.

Regenerate

The ability of organisms or cells to renew, restore, or grow back parts that have been lost or damaged, essential for healing and recovery.

Lysosomes

Membrane-bound organelles containing enzymes that break down and recycle cellular waste and foreign particles.