Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Gestation
A)fluid accumulation in the head
B)period of pregnancy
C)scraping to remove tissue
D)sexual intercourse
E)burning to remove tissue
F)hormone necessary during pregnancy
G)widening
H)to examine by touch
I)act of giving birth
J)monthly discharge of blood and cells from the uterus

Question

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Gestation
A)fluid accumulation in the head
B)period of pregnancy
C)scraping to remove tissue
D)sexual intercourse
E)burning to remove tissue
F)hormone necessary during pregnancy
G)widening
H)to examine by touch
I)act of giving birth
J)monthly discharge of blood and cells from the uterus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gestation refers to the period of pregnancy.

Answer: F
 Hormone necessary during pregnancy is often referred to as gestation hormone.

Answer: I
 The act of giving birth is known as delivery or parturition and is often the end result of gestation.

Answer: G
 Widening is a term used to describe the process of the cervix opening during childbirth.

Answer: H
 To examine by touch is known as palpation.

Answer: J
 The monthly discharge of blood and cells from the uterus is known as menstruation.

Answer: A, C, E
 These terms do not match any of the provided definitions. A refers to hydrocephalus, C refers to dilation and curettage, and E refers to cautery.

Match the Meanings with Their Correct Terms