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All of the following are true of fertilization except: A) Fertilization is the process in which a sperm penetrates an ovum. B) Fertilization cannot take place within the oviducts. C) Fertilization generally occurs within 24 hours following ovulation. D) The fertilized ovum is genetically complete.

Doppler ultrasound is used during pregnancy to: A) determine the sex of the fetus. B) monitor uterine contractions. C) determine the position of the fetus. D) monitor the fetal heartbeat.

The medical term for dullness of vision is: A) amblyopia. B) diplopia. C) anisocoria. D) aphakia.

is the branch of medicine that pertains to the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period is: A) oncology. B) gynecology. C) obstetrics. D) prenatal.

The term gravida refers to: A) number of children delivered. B) number of stillbirths. C) hypertension during pregnancy. D) any pregnancy, regardless of number.

Embryo refers to the stage of development between weeks: A) 1 and 4. B) 2 and 8. C) 3 and 12. D) 4 and 16.

An example of a transdermal birth control patch is: A) Brevicon. B) Ogen. C) Depo-Provera. D) Ortho Evra.

The external region between the vulva and the anus in the female is the: A) perineum. B) peritoneum. C) puerperium. D) parturition.

The process of spiritual growth is an effortful and difficult one.  According to Peck, this is so because  

Peck believes that one of the main reasons we might find the idea of becoming like God objectionable (or too difficult), is we are trying to avoid sharing in the responsibility of God