Asked by Scott Wilson on Jun 09, 2024
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A condition in which an egg is unable to move out of a woman's fallopian tube into the uterus for implantation is a(n) ____.
A) fibroid
B) ovarian cyst
C) ectopic pregnancy
D) polyp
E) sexual function disorder
Ectopic Pregnancy
A condition where a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus, commonly in a fallopian tube.
Implantation
The process by which a fertilized egg attaches itself to the lining of the uterus, beginning the stages of pregnancy.
Fallopian Tube
A pair of tubes along which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.
- Acknowledge indicators and perils of ordinary reproductive system ailments and offer appropriate guidance.
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Luisa PrescottJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus, often in a fallopian tube, making it unable to move into the uterus for normal implantation.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge indicators and perils of ordinary reproductive system ailments and offer appropriate guidance.