A medication abortion works by:
A) Causing the cervix to dilate so the pregnancy cannot be sustained.
B) Stopping the development of the growing embryo.
C) Causing a breakdown in the uterine lining and uterine contractions that expel the fetus.
D) Causing the body to have an immunological reaction to the fetus which causes expulsion.

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A medication abortion involves taking two different drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone stops the growth of the pregnancy, and misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy. Together, these medications cause a breakdown in the uterine lining and uterine contractions that expel the fetus. The cervix may also dilate, but this is not the primary mode of action for a medication abortion. The immune system does not play a significant role in the process.

A Medication Abortion Works By