Uterine contractions that are irregular and brief that occur toward the end of gestation are called
A)parturition.
B)expulsion.
C)true labor.
D)false labor.
E)dilation.

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False labor, also known as Braxton Hicks contractions, are irregular and brief uterine contractions that occur toward the end of gestation. They are not productive and do not lead to cervical dilation or effacement, unlike true labor contractions. Parturition refers to the process of giving birth, while expulsion and dilation refer to specific stages of labor.

Uterine Contractions That Are Irregular and Brief That Occur Toward