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What happens if an egg is not fertilized after being released from the ovary?

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It is absorbed again by the ovary.
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It is released again during the next cycle.
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It is shed from the uterus during menstruation.
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It implants into the uterus until sperm are present.
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These graphs show the likelihood of high school graduation for teenage girls in Oklahoma who become mothers and those who do not.Based on this study of high school graduation rates for teen mothers in Oklahoma, what is the relationship between early parenthood and education?

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A
Teenage mothers do not get enough support from their school systems.
B
Early parenthood makes it more difficult to succeed academically.
C
Half of teenage girls are more likely to graduate because they are mothers.
D
Some teenage girls do not graduate regardless of whether they are mothers.
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What actions supports healthy fetal development and prevents harm to the fetus?

s
saving time by skipping prenatal care
a
avoiding risky activities
d
drinking moderate alcohol to relax
k
keeping a clean home by washing the dishes
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Which of the following do teen mothers suffer from at higher rates than older mothers?

A
depression
B
insomnia
C
autism
D
schizophrenia
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Which advantage do first-time parents in their late 20s have over first-time teen parents?

A
increased fertility rates
B
better emotional stability
C
no medical costs during pregnancy
D
less chance of birth defects
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Which pregnancy complication cannot be treated with regular prenatal care?

A
headaches
B
excessive weight gain
C
high blood pressure
D
genetic abnormalities
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Which statement represents a healthy choice for a pregnant woman?

A
A mother eats twice as much to support her growing fetus.
B
A mother switches from drinking liquor to beer while pregnant.
C
A mother with gestational diabetes decides to limit her sugar intake.
D
A mother gains 5 to 8 pounds over the course of her pregnancy
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Which organ develops and is fully functional in the first trimester?

h
heart
b
brain
l
liver
l
lungs
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Which pregnancy symptom requires immediate care from a medical professional?

b
bleeding
h
heartburn
b
breast tenderness
o
occasional nausea
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Which fetal development occurs during the second trimester?

B
Bones begin to harden.
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The roof of the mouth forms.
T
The eyes can sense changes in light.
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The heart and circulatory system begin to develop.

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