Question

select the correct answer.

what is an ectopic pregnancy?

a pregnancy that ends spontaneously after 20 weeks

any pregnancy that ends before the full length of a normal pregnancy

the growth of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube

Explanation:

Define ectopic pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus.

Identify the location

Using the Female Reproductive Anatomy knowledge point, we know that fertilization typically occurs in the fallopian tubes. In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg travels to the uterus to implant. In an ectopic pregnancy, it most commonly implants inside a fallopian tube instead of reaching the uterus.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 describes a stillbirth or late miscarriage.
• Option 2 describes a premature birth or miscarriage.
• Option 3 correctly defines an ectopic pregnancy as the growth of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.

Answer:

• a pregnancy that ends spontaneously after 20 weeks
• any pregnancy that ends before the full length of a normal pregnancy
• the growth of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube (Correct answer)