Reproductive Health Question 26
26. Ectopic pregnancies are referred to as: [2015 RS]
(a) Implantation of embryo at site other than uterus.
(b) Implantation of defective embryo in the uterus
(c) Pregnancies terminated due to hormonal imbalance.
(d) Pregnancies with genetic abnormality.
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Answer : a
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(a) In ectopic pregnancies, the implantation of embryo does not occur in uterus but at other site. Ectopic pregnancy is also called tubal pregnancy and this condition arises when pregnancy occurs outside the uterus or in the fallopian tube. This condition develops due to the inability of the fertilized egg to make its way through the Fallopian tube into the uterus.
