What is a disadvantage of having an "epidural" during labor and delivery?

a. It may make it more difficult for a woman to push.
b. Once the anesthesia from an epidural wears off, the pain is considerably more intense than if no epidural were given.
c. It may interfere with a mother's memory of the birthing experience.
d. It can significantly lower a baby's Apgar score.


ANS: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is true of the clitoris?

A. It plays no role in the sexual arousal of women. B. It has only a few nerve endings unlike the penis. C. It develops from the same embryonic tissue as the penis. D. It is of uniform size across all women.

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