How Does Mifepristone Cause an Abortion

question 5

Multiple Choice

How does mifepristone cause an abortion?

• A)It blocks estrogen hormone in the uterus.
• B)It blocks the effect of progesterone.
• C)It blocks the capability of the blastocyst to bond to the uterus.
• D)It is unknown how the drug causes an abortion.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal cavities to the esophagus and larynx, serving both the respiratory and digestive systems.

Esophagus

Portion of the digestive tract between the pharynx and stomach.

Parietal Peritoneum

Layer of peritoneum lining the abdominal walls.

Omental Bursa

A large cavity within the abdomen that is part of the greater omentum and provides a space through which vessels, nerves, and lymphatics pass.