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penguins

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is the branch of medicine that pertains to the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period is:
 
  A) oncology.
  B) gynecology.
  C) obstetrics.
  D) prenatal.

Question 2

The study of the female is called:
 
  A) gynecologist.
  B) gynecology.
  C) genitalia.
  D) gravida.



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Oncology is the study of cancer.
B) Gynecology is the study of the female.
C) Correct.
D) Prenatal is the time period between conception and the onset of growth and development of the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) A gynecologist is a medical specialist in the study of women and female disorders.
B) Correct.
C) Genitalia are the male or female reproductive organs.
D) Gravida means pregnancy.



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