Using Naegele's Formula for Calculating the Expected Date of Birth

question 79

Multiple Choice

Using Naegele's formula for calculating the expected date of birth involves:

• A)adding 9 months from the time of the last menstrual period.
• B)adding 9 months from the time of the last menstrual period and subtracting 7 days
• C)subtracting 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period,then adding 7 days.
• D)subtracting 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period.

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Definitions:

Cell Nucleus

The membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains DNA, responsible for regulating gene expression and cell division.

Neuron

The fundamental unit of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, overseeing both voluntary actions and involuntary responses.

Axon

A nerve fiber that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body, facilitating communication with other neurons or muscles.