The period after giving birth is termed ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


postpartum

The period after giving birth is called postpartum.

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A) It causes anovulation because of interference with secretion of pituitary hormones. B) It causes changes in cervical mucus that make it less receptive to penetration by sperm. C) It causes sperm-agglutinating antibodies to be produced in the vagina. D) It interferes with the transport of ova because of tubal scarring.

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The independent variable is weight gain during pregnancy. The dependent variable is the infant's birth weight. The appropriate test statistic is a(n):

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