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"False labor" is a result of what type of contractions?

A.

Wolffian

B.

Masters Johnson

C.

Graafian

D.

Braxton Hicks

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Wolffian refers to structures related to the male reproductive system during embryonic development, not to uterine contractions.

B. Masters Johnson: Masters and Johnson are known for their research in human sexual response, not for describing types of uterine contractions.

C. Graafian: Graafian refers to a mature ovarian follicle, which is unrelated to uterine contractions.

D. Braxton Hicks: Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular, non-labor contractions of the uterus often referred to as "false labor."


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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Metabolic water; cutaneous transpiration: Metabolic water refers to the water produced during metabolic processes within the body. However, most body water intake comes from drinking fluids, not metabolic water.

B. Drinking; cutaneous transpiration and expired air: While drinking is indeed the main source of water intake, the greatest loss of water from the body is through urine, not cutaneous transpiration and expired air.

C. Drinking; radiation: While drinking is the primary source of water intake, radiation is not a significant way the body loses water.

D. Drinking; urine: Drinking fluids is the main source of water intake, and urine excretion is the primary way the body loses water.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

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B. Small intestine; liver: Amino acids and monosaccharides are absorbed in the small intestine, but fatty acids are absorbed in the small intestine, not directly in the liver.

C. Stomach; small intestine: Amino acids and monosaccharides are absorbed in the small intestine, not the stomach, and fatty acids are absorbed in the small intestine, not the stomach.

D. Stomach; large intestine: Amino acids and monosaccharides are absorbed in the small intestine, and fatty acids are absorbed in the small intestine, not the stomach or large intestine.

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