The reduction in the size of the uterus immediately after birth is referred to as:
a. Exfoliation
b. Involution
c. Puerperium
d. Regeneration
ANS: B
Involution refers to the changes that occur in a woman's body after birth to restore the organs to the pre-pregnant state. This includes the reduction in uterine size and weight.
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