After birth, when the woman's uterus gradually returns to normal size, this process is known as ________
A) involution
B) pica
C) chloasma
D) cervical ripening
A
Explanation: A) Correct! Involut/o- means "enlarged organ returns to normal size."
B) Pica is a craving for nonfood items in the pregnant woman.
C) This is discoloration on the face of a pregnant woman.
D) This occurs as labor begins, not after the birth of the fetus.
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