Question

Which statement best defines pregnancy?

A. A fertilized egg that has begun cell division
B. The joining of an egg and a sperm
C. The period of about 40 weeks when a developing embryo or fetus is in the uterus
D. The process by which the uterus contracts to push the fetus out of the woman's body through the vagina

Answer 1

The following statement best defines pregnancy: The period of about 40 weeks when a developing embryo or fetus is in the uterus. Correct answer: C It is the state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body and this state lasts about 9 months.