The condition in which the placenta is abnormally implanted in the lower portion of the uterus is known as ____.
A) abruptio placentae
B) ectopic pregnancy
C) extrauterine pregnancy
D) placenta previa

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Placenta previa is a condition in which the placenta is abnormally implanted in the lower portion of the uterus, partially or completely blocking the cervix and thus increasing the risk of bleeding during pregnancy and delivery. Abruptio placentae refers to the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus, and extrauterine pregnancy is another term for ectopic pregnancy.

The Condition in Which the Placenta Is Abnormally Implanted in the Lower