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What is the total duration of a typical pregnancy?
What is the total duration of a typical pregnancy?
Which stage of parturition involves the expulsion of the fetus?
Which stage of parturition involves the expulsion of the fetus?
What does the medical term 'Gravida' refer to?
What does the medical term 'Gravida' refer to?
Parturition occurs in how many stages?
Parturition occurs in how many stages?
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The term 'Para' refers to which of the following?
The term 'Para' refers to which of the following?
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Study Notes
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy is measured in weeks, with 40 weeks being the standard duration.
- Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, each spanning three months.
Parturition (Childbirth)
- This process is divided into three stages:
- The first stage involves contractions that lead to the dilation of the cervix.
- The second stage sees the expulsion of the fetus.
- The final stage involves delivering the placenta and fetal membranes.
Medical Terminology
- The term "gravida" refers to any woman who is pregnant.
- The term "para" refers to a woman who has given birth.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts related to pregnancy and childbirth, including the duration and trimesters of pregnancy. It also examines the stages of parturition and key medical terminology associated with these processes.
